Requirements for a Major in Women's Studies

*For students admitted in Fall 2011 or later

In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, the student majoring in women's studies must complete three areas in the program for a total of 56 credits:

1. Core curriculum of seven courses - 28 cr
2. Experiential learning program (practicum) - 8 cr
   
3. Electives - 20 cr

Women's Studies Core Curriculum

• WS 101 Introduction to Women's Studies 4cr
• WS 301 Gender and Critical Inquiry (pre-req: WS 101) 4cr
• WS 305 Women of Color Feminisms (pre-req: WS 101) 4cr
  
• WS 307 Women, Activism, and Social Change (pre-req: WS 101) 4cr
• WS 315 Feminist Analysis (pre-req: WS 301) 4cr
• WS 412/512 Feminist Theory & Methodology (pre-req: WS 315) 4cr
  
• WS 415 Senior Seminar (pre-req: WS 412) 4cr

Experiential Learning

This part of the curriculum provides students with the opportunity to connect knowledge from the classroom to experience in community service activities. Students earn credits by working with community or campus organizations which serve women and/or focus on social justice issues.

• WS 409 Practicum 6cr
• WS 411 Experiental Learning Seminar 2cr
• Practicum Information
• Practicum Supervisor Evaluation
• Practicum Self Evaluation
• List of Practicum Opportunities

Electives 20cr

With a minimum of 16 upper-division courses; all courses to approved by adviser

Download Women's Studies Major academic worksheet

(Requirements for students admitted to college in Fall 2011 or later)

Download Women's Studies Major academic worksheet

(Requirements for students admitted to college in Fall 2011 or earlier)

For more information or for academic advising contact:

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department at (503)725-3516 or visit our Advising page for more information.