Interdisciplinary Women's Studies Minor
The purpose of the Women's Studies minor is to provide students with an understanding of how gender, particularly in terms of women, is constructed and employed in educational, historical, aesthetic, sociological and political contexts. The intention is to equip students with the knowledge and analytical abilities needed to recognize and transform gender inequality in their own lives and in the world at large.
Program Competencies
The purpose of the program is:
- To inform students of the diversity of women's contributions across academic disciplines in a multicultural and global society.
- To increase students' knowledge of the varied contributions of women throughout history.
- To challenge students to use a variety of critical thinking and problem solving skills to recognize and contend with gender inequality at the individual and social level.
- To expand students' knowledge, skills and consciousness regarding their choices in families, politics, work and leisure.
Minor Requirements
Required Courses
| WST 273 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| WST 490 | Integrative Capstone in Women's Studies | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Electives
Additional courses equated in Women's Studies
Equated Courses
Some courses currently approved to be equated in the minor are:
Total Credit Hours: 21
For additional information on the Interdisciplinary Women's Studies Program (IWSP), contact the IWSP coordinator at 606-783-5288.