Women’s and Gender Studies

The Women’s and Gender Studies minor is a multidisciplinary program focusing on social constructions of gender and sex and the consequences of these constructions.

As sex and gender are enmeshed in a matrix that includes race, ethnicity, class, sexual identity, and religion, the minor explores the experiences of diverse populations, both in the United States and around the world.

The minor provides essential perspectives on various social institutions and processes, historical developments, scientific methodologies, psychological developments, and creative achievements of those marginalized within their cultures based on sex and gender.

The Women’s and Gender Studies minor emphasizes the connections between theory and practice through applied learning in internships, community projects, research, and service learning. Students wanting to complete a minor in Women’s Studies must complete five courses.

The minor is compatible with several majors.