Women's Studies Major a) 21 credits selected from Women's Studies (W S) core courses:Required core courses (12 credits): W S 201 Introduction to Women's Studies, W S 301 International Perspectives on Womens and Gender, W S 401 Feminist Theories, and W S 402 Feminist Research in Action. Thesis option: Senior classification required. Allows students to engage in an independent research project on a topic selected in collaboration with a faculty member who serves as their thesis supervisor. W S 499 Thesis proposal form must be completed by the student and faculty member and submitted to the W S Program office for review prior to approval and registration. Internship option: Junior or senior classification required. Allows students to gain experience in working with an organization that focuses on women’s related issues. There are a broad range of areas where individuals can seek internships, including: business and industry, healthcare, human services, education, writing, law and politics. W S 491 Internship request form must be completed and signed by the student and site supervisor and submitted to the W S Program office prior to approval and registration. Six credits chosen from the Women's Studies core courses: W S 203, 205, 302, 320, 350, 425, 435, 450 (repeatable). b) 12 credits selected from WS core or cross-listed courses.
c) A second major or a minor in a different program or department.
Women's Studies MinorUndergraduate students may minor in Women's Studies by taking 15 credits of Women's Studies classes, including W S 201, 301 and one 400-level core Women's Studies course. Six additional credits of core or cross-listed courses are required.
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