Gender and Women’s Studies, B.A.

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Provides foundational knowledge in historical and contemporary issues related to sex, gender, and sexuality. Upon completion, students will be able to apply intersectional feminist and gender theories to interdisciplinary research and practice.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

A&S College Core

The College of Arts and Sciences requires:

D - Diversity (3 credits)
G - Global (3 credits)

Requirements

The GWST major requires 30 credit hours of GWST courses, including 9 credits of core courses and 21 credits of elective courses.

Please note, curriculum requirements reflect updates effective Fall 2022, so any courses completed under the previous requirements will still count. Details are listed below.

Introductory Core: 3 Credits

Complete ONE course from the following:

GWST 1080 - Intro Gender & Women’s Studies Credits: 3
GWST 2000 - Introduction to LGBTQ/NS Studies Credits: 3
Note: If taken prior to Fall 2022, GWST 1900, Women & Leadership can satisfy this requirement.

Interdisciplinary Theory Core: 6 Credits

Complete TWO courses from the following:

Core course required for all majors:
GWST 3600 - Gender, Race, Sex & Social Systems Credits: 3
Note: If taken prior to Fall 2022, these courses may satisfy this requirement: GWST 3710, Gender & Humanities; GWST 2500, Gender & Society

Choose ONE of the following:

GWST 4700 - Feminist Theories Credits: 3
GWST 4430 - Queer Theory Credits: 3

Electives: 21 Credits

Complete SEVEN courses or 21 credit hours from among the following:

GWST 1030 - Social Justice in the 21st Century Credits: 3
GWST 2070 - Gender and Religion Credits: 3
GWST 2450 - Topics in Gender & Women’s Studies Credits: 1‑4
GWST 2050 - Women and Leadership Credits: 3
GWST 2389 - History of Women in the American West Credits: 3
GWST 2400 - Gender and Disability Credits: 3
GWST 3050 - Cultures of Nature in the United States Credits: 3
GWST 3200 - Perspectives in Chicana Studies Credits: 3
GWST 3300 - Psychology of Gender Credits: 3
GWST 3400 - Popular Music and Sexualities Credits: 3
GWST 3710 - Gender and Humanities Credits: 3
GWST 3800 - Chicanas/os in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
GWST 4065 - Black American Rhetorics Credits:
GWST 4066 - Rhetorics of Social Justice Credits:
GWST 4067 - Race, Gender, Media, and Rhetoric Credits: 3
GWST 4200 - Gender and Race in the Economy Credits: 3
GWST 4300 - The Politics of Sexuality Credits: 3
GWST 4233 - Race, Gender, Ethnicity in the Media Credits: 3
GWST 4335 - Women and Islam Credits: 3
GWST 4360 - American Indian Women Credits: 3
GWST 4440 - Queer Life Through Memoir Credits: 3
GWST 4450 - Ecofeminism Credits: 3
GWST 4500 - Topics in Gender & Women’s Studies Credits: 1‑4
GWST 4540 - Gender and Crime Credits: 3
GWST 4610 - Gender, Race & Rural Spaces Credits:
GWST 4630 - Gender and Politics Credits: 3
GWST 4650 - Women, Gender & Migration Credits: 3
GWST 4675 - USWomen of Color Credits: 3
GWST 4780 - History of Women Artists Credits: 3
GWST 4960 - Women’s Bodies, Women’s Minds Credits: 3
GWST 4965 - Senior Honors Project Credits: 3
GWST 4970 - Internship Credits: 3
GWST 4975 - Independent Studies Credits: 1‑4

Grading & Honors

Grading Requirements

All GWST core courses and at least 15 credit hous of GWST electives must be completed with a “C” or better.

To be eligible for internships, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.300.

Honors in Gender & Women’s Studies

Honors in Gender and Women’s Studies recognizes academically ambitious students who have excelled in their undergraduate careers, and who are ready for graduate school and/or employment in the public or private spheres. Requirements include an overall minimum GPA of 3.500 and the completion of GWST 4965 , Senior Honors Project.

Honors in GWST also requires the completion of 3 semesters of foreign language or sign language, or a concentration in quantitative analysis and research methods, including statistics.

Students in UW Honors Program, McNair Scholars Program, or other departments that require completion of an independent research project may dovetail their honors work in GWST with those programs.

Additional Information

Students in GWST are encouraged to work with a faculty advisor to develop an individualized plan of study. Contact the program director, Dr. Michelle Jarman (mjarman@uwyo.edu), for more information.