Gender and Women’s Studies, B.A.

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The Department of Gender and Women’s Studies offers students the opportunity to engage with diverse issues surrounding gender and sexuality in transformative learning environments. The Department of Gender and Women’s Studies also offers numerous hands-on experiential learning opportunities, such as our annual student-produced newsletter, The Gazette, and several on-campus and community-based internships. For more information contact the Gender and Women’s Studies Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 36 Credits

Core: (12 cr.)

GWS 101 - Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies (3 cr.)
GWS 301 - Global Gender Issues (3 cr.)
GWS 302 - Feminist Theory (3 cr.) *
GWS 455 - Feminist Studies: Integration and Application (3 cr.) (AWR) *
*Please note that core requirements should be taken in succession. In addition, GWS 302, due to its theory component and higher level of challenge, should be taken after all or almost all other requirements have been met. GWS 455 is the Capstone Seminar, offered only in spring, and usually taken during the senior year.

Electives in Gender and Women’s Studies: (24 cr.)

Select 24 credits from the following:

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.