Gender and Women’s Studies Minor

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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.

Requirements

Students must complete 18 hours of GWST course work. Nine of the required hours must be 3000-level or above. At least 15 credit hours must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Core Course: 3 Credits

Complete at least ONE of the following core courses.

Note: some of these courses have prerequisites, so taking a lower and upper level course from this list is recommended, but not required:

GWST 1080 - Intro Gender & Women’s Studies Credits: 3
GWST 2000 - Introduction to LGBTQ/NS Studies Credits: 3
GWST 3600 - Gender, Race, Sex & Social Systems Credits: 3
GWST 4700 - Feminist Theories Credits: 3
Note: If taken prior to Fall 2022, these courses may also satisfy this requirement: GWST 3710, Gender & Humanities; GWST 2500, Gender & Society; GWST 1900, Women & Leadership.

Electives: 15 credit hours

The additional 15 credit hours can be selected from the complete slate of GWST electives, including those listed above.

Note: a minimum of 12 credit hours in the minor must be exclusive of hours earned in the student’s major.

Additional Information

Students in the GWST minor and major 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.