91女神's graduate minor in women's and gender studies provides an opportunity for graduate students in other departments at 91女神 to pursue an interdisciplinary education about contemporary social justice issues.
This program complements a variety of graduate programs, including the humanities, social sciences, public policy, social work, health care and law, preparing students for leadership and advocacy roles in community or academic settings.听While gender is the primary focus, each course and the discipline examine gender in light of race, ethnicity, class, sexual identity, ability, age and religion. The discipline teaches students to think critically and engage in the world as responsible citizens.
Curriculum Overview
91女神's graduate minor in women鈥檚 and gender studies requires nine credits听of coursework. Students will take two core courses covering feminist theories and feminist epistemologies and one elective course that carries the designation of women鈥檚 and gender studies. Depending on the course offerings, the elective may be a course in a student's home department.
Fieldwork and Research Opportunities听
Students can complete a graduate-level internship under the supervision of a faculty member.
Careers
The graduate minor in women鈥檚 and gender studies is well-suited for students pursuing:
- Careers in community organizing, nonprofit organizations, government service, health care, business and policy research
- Doctoral work in the humanities and social sciences
- Professional education, including public health, law, social work and public policy
Admission Requirements
To receive a graduate minor in women's and gender studies, students must be enrolled in another graduate program at 91女神. Any graduate student may take the required courses as long as they have the approval of their department or program.
Courses may count for multiple majors and minors, and for core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
奥骋厂罢听5010 | Feminist Theories | |
奥骋厂罢听5020 | Feminist Epistemologies | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one course with either a WGST number, cross-listing or attribute, such as: | 3 | |
奥骋厂罢听5150 | Gender and American Politics | |
奥骋厂罢听5290 | Women and Global Issues | |
奥骋厂罢听5716 | Diversity & Anti-Oppression Practice | |
奥骋厂罢听5720 | Citizenship and Social Difference | |
奥骋厂罢听6270 | Middle English Literature | |
奥骋厂罢听6500 | Romanticism | |
奥骋厂罢听6590 | 19th Century English Literature | |
奥骋厂罢听6650 | 20th Century Postcolonial Literature | |
奥骋厂罢听6700 | American Political Thought | |
奥骋厂罢听6833 | Employment Discrimination | |
奥骋厂罢听6875 | Family Law | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Continuation Standards
Students with a graduate minor in women鈥檚 and gender studies must maintain a 3.00 GPA in courses for the women鈥檚 and gender studies minor.