Requirements for the Major (44 credits)

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I. Core (20 credits)

Complete all of the following:

course - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
course - Transnational Feminisms
course - Contemporary Feminist Theory
course - Women's and Gender Studies Capstone
Plus one of the following two courses focused on the History of Feminist Thought:
course - Filming American Feminisms OR course - Sexuality and Gender in 19th Century Literature and Culture

II. Intermediate and Upper-Level (20 credits)

Five elective courses (20 credits), chosen in consultation with the adviser, of which at least three courses (12 credits) must be at the upper-level. No more than 2 courses (8 credits) from any single department with the exception of Women's and Gender Studies; no more than two courses (8 credits) may be completed in a study abroad program. Students may choose from the following but should also consult the list published each semester by the program for additional courses.

Or any class that carries the "Major-Women's/Gender Elective" attribute.

III. Internship (4 credits)

Complete 4 credits, selected in consultation with the advisor, and to be planned as experience/praxis linked to an aspect of the student’s major. Some other immersive experiences may be approved by the advisor to fill this requirement where appropriate to the student’s program and future plans. Consult the program director.

Notes

Other courses may be applied to the Major if they are proposed to and approved by the Women’s and Gender Studies Committee. Students registering for course/course should consult with their advisor regarding course.

WGST - Women’s and Gender Studies Major

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