Gender Studies Minor

The interdisciplinary Minor in Gender Studies is suitable for students in a variety of majors seeking to examine and explore expressions of gender-related experiences and perspectives. The program gives students a holistic approach to the discipline by incorporating theory, concepts, and studies from history, social sciences, political science, literature, arts, and popular culture.

Required Course (3 credit hours)

All must be completed with a grade of C or higher

GNDR 2000 - Introduction to Gender Studies 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (12 credit hours)

Elective courses must be taken in AT LEAST two different disciplines. Electives must be approved by the prorgram coordinator to insure integrity of a gender focus to qualify for the minor.

ANTH 3010 - Cultural Anthropology (3) Credit Hours
CJCR 4130 - Gender, Crime and Justice (3) Credit Hours
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts (3) Credit Hours
ENGL 3250 - Studies in Women’s Literature (3) Credit Hours
FILM 4080 - Gender and Film (3) Credit Hours
HIST 3135 - America Since 1945 (3) Credit Hours
HIST 4145 - Sixties America (3) Credit Hours
HUSE 4020 - Birth and Parenthood (3) Credit Hours
PSYC 3310 - Human Sexuality (3) Credit Hours
PSYC 3540 - The Psychology of Gender (3) Credit Hours
RELN 3300 - Contemporary Islam (3) Credit Hours
SOCI 3200 - Sociology of Gender (3) Credit Hours
SOCI 3201 - Social Inequality (3) Credit Hours
SOCI 3156 - Sexuality and Society (3) Credit Hours
SOCI 3510 - Gender and Race Over the Life Course (3) Credit Hours