Requirements for a Minor in Women's Studies

A minor in Women's Studies will consist of 28 credits. Students will be required to take:

1. 12 credits from the core courses (not including WS404, WS409, WS411).
2. 16 credits which may be fulfilled by either core courses (including WS404, WS409, WS411) or women's studies electives (courses cross-listed with other departments or approved by the women's studies coordinator).

Women's Studies Core Curriculum

• WS 101 Introduction to Women's Studies (4 credits)
  
• WS 301 Gender and Critical Inquiry (4 credits)
• WS 307 Women, Activism, and Social Change  (4 credits)
  
• WS 315 Feminist Analysis (4 credits)
• WS 415 Senior Seminar  (4 credits)
  
• One women's and/or gender history class including, but not limited to: WS 340, WS 341, WS 342, WS 370

Experiential Learning

This part of the curriculum provides students with the opportunity to connect knowledge from the classroom to experience in community service activities. Students earn credits by working with community or campus organizations which serve women and/or focus on social justice issues.

• WS 409 Practicum (6 credits)
• Practicum Information
• Practicum Supervisor Evaluation
• Practicum Self Evaluation
• List of Practicum Opportunities

Download Women's Studies Minor academic worksheet

For more information or for academic advising contact:

Women's Studies Department at (503)725-3516 or visit our Advising page for more information.