Women's and Gender Studies
A background in Women's & Gender Studies will prepare you to bring a sense of understanding and empathy to any career you choose. You are encouraged to consider all of the ways gender has impacted the lives of both men and women throughout every stage of life. Gaining insight into the gendered structures of society will allow you to think critically when interacting with peers and create a more inclusive and equitable world.
Coursework taken through the Center for Women's and Gender Studies will help you further your skills and awareness of these topics, a foundation that will serve you well in careers in arts, business, education, journalism, law, science, and social services.
The B.A. in Women's & Gender Studies is only offered as a second major or a minor.
Program Information
The B.A. in Women's & Gender Studies can be added as a second major or it can be picked up as a minor.
Program Type
Major, Minor
Degree
Bachelor's
Duration
4-year
Required Credit Hours
30
Program Requirements
Students must complete 30 Women's & Gender Studies credits for the second major.
- WSGS/THEO 201 Women & Christianity
- WSGS/PSYC 453 Psychology of Gender
- WSGS/JMA 421 Sex, Myth, & Media
- WSGS/HIST 433 Gender in American History
Nursing students can fulfill up to 6 credits needed for the WGS minor through gender-focused projects in three required Nursing courses.
- UPNS 348 Nursing for Maternal & Newborn Health
- UPNS 357 Population Health
- UPNS 324 Cultural Applications of Healthcare