Women’s and Gender Studies Minor

College of Arts & Letters
Location: Harned Hall, 144
Phone: 931-221-6314

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program offers interdisciplinary training for examining the complex questions and practices related to women and gender. Students have opportunities to engage in research, creative work and internships as well as campus and community activities. The Women’s and Gender Studies minor offers a wide range of courses that focus on gender, race, class, sexual orientation, sexual identity and disabilities. Students are empowered with the knowledge, skills and resources about issues in the area of social justice locally, nationally, and internationally.

Lower Division Minor Requirements: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one of the following approved courses.

Select one (1) course listed below:
WS 2050 - Women and Culture 3
WS 2060 - Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies 3

Upper Division Minor Requirements: 6 Credit Hours

WS 4010 - Capstone Seminar in Women’s Studies 3
AAST - Any 3-credit course with approval of Women’s Studies Coordinator 3

Select from the following approved courses: 9 Credit Hours

Note

*Students are strongly advised to select courses from a variety of disciplines to ensure a broad spectrum of learning, and to seek advisement from the Women’s Studies Coordinator.

*Other courses as approved by the coordinator.