Department of Women's and Gender Studies

Spring 2022

[1 hour] Students reflect on the academic, professional and community activist dimensions of Women’s and Gender Studies. Students develop a preliminary plan for the development of their portfolio.

[3 hours] An interdisciplinary introduction to Gender Studies. This course critically examines competing theories of gender and sex identification, construction and biological determinism. It also considers ethical issues regarding differences of gender, sex and sexuality. U.S. multicultural course.

[1 hour] Designed for majors only. Students reflect on the academic, professional and community activist dimensions of Women’s and Gender Studies. Special emphasis is dedicated to the completion of the portfolio for future career, community activism and graduate studies. Prerequisite: Majors only and WGST 1150.

[3 hours] This course focuses on the current and evolving social, economic and political status of women in the United States and selected non-Western societies. Social sciences core course. Non-Western multicultural course.

[3 hours] An examination of the role of women in the American political system with special attention given to socializing experiences, political power bases and legal status. Prerequisite: PSC 1200. U.S. multicultural course.

[3 hours] Introduction to the study of race, class and gender as factors in American stratification. Social sciences core course. U.S. multicultural course.

[3 hours] Study of selected topics relevant to Women’s and Gender Studies. May be repeated for major or minor credit when topic varies.

[3 hours] Required for the major. An interdisciplinary introduction to basic works of feminist thought, feminist methodologies and current issues in the field worldwide. Writing-intensive (WAC) course. Non-Western multicultural course.

[3 hours] This non-studio course focuses on the ways images reflect and shape our understanding of gender. Students learn to analyze visual material in order to identify and articulate their cultural significance in relation to gender. Writing-intensive (WAC) course. Prerequisite: 6 hours of English composition. Humanities core course. U.S. multicultural course.

[3 hours] This course provides students with an understanding of current issues facing LTBG communities including historical, developmental, socio-cultural and political perspectives.

[3 hours] This course examines current social problems from a feminist perspective. The course examines such issues as the feminization of poverty, violence against women, homelessness, prostitution, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and addictions.

[3 hours] An examination of feminist perspectives in philosophy, exploring the relevance of gender to central questions in ethics, political theory and epistemology. U.S. multicultural course.

[3 hours] Analysis of labor market outcomes and income distribution characteristics resulting from gender differences; Gender-related economic outcomes; the feminization of poverty, persistent male-female wage differential, expanding proportion of female headed households. Prerequisite: ECON 1150 and 1200. U.S. multicultural course.

[3 hours] Specific topics vary. Check schedule of classes for specific subject. Prerequisite: WGST 2010 and 3010 or permission of instructor. Recommended: ENGL 2700, 2800 or 3790.

[3 hours] Examines literary works in light of major issues raised by feminist criticism. Specific emphasis varies. Recommended: ENGL 2700 or 3790. U.S. multicultural course.

[3 hours] This course examines sexual politics through studying canonical literature of Western political theory, feminism and postmodern theory.

[3 hours] Specific topics vary. Check schedule of courses for specific subject.

[3 hours] Specific topics vary. Check schedule of courses for specific subject and prerequisites.

[3 hours] This course examines the issues of family violence, including child abuse and elder abuse. Gender and cultural issues are explored along with the intergenerational nature of family violence.

[3 hours] An examination of gender as a predisposing factor of health status, health behavior, health care delivery, and the structure and posture of healthcare professionals. Writing-intensive (WAC) course. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Sociology or 9 hours of social science.

[3 hours] This course examines the significance of gender in understanding the historical development of mental health concepts. Contemporary feminist critiques of diagnostic categories are discussed.

[3 hours] Analysis of the contemporary position of women in the U.S. work force focusing on the expansion of the number of women joining the labor force in recent decades, and the persistence of relatively low pay, status and authority in female-dominated occupations. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Sociology or 9 hours of social science.

[3 hours] Cross-listings of 4000-level courses with the Communication department. Specific topics vary. Check schedule of courses for specific subject and prerequisites determined by the department of Communication.

[3 hours] Cross-listings of 4000-level courses with the History department. Specific topics vary. Check schedule of courses for specific subject and prerequisites.

[3 hours] This course presents American history from early settlement to the present by examining the contributions of women, in interaction with men, to the immensely complex fabric of American life. U.S. multicultural course.

[3 hours] Witchcraft, religion and magic in western Europe from the 12th through 17th centuries, focusing on the origins of witchcraft belief, diabolical magic and witchcraft's decline.

[3 hours] An analysis and discussion of contemporary feminist theory. Prerequisite: PSC 2800.

[3 hours] Specific topics vary. Check course schedules for specific subject. Prerequisite: WGST 2010 and 3010 or permission of instructor. Recommended: ENGL 2700, 2800 or 3790.

[3 hours] Author/authors vary with each offering. Consult schedule of courses for specific subject. Prerequisite: WGST 2010 and 3010 or permission of instructor. Recommended: ENGL 2700, 2800 or 3790.

[3 hours] This introduction to global feminist thought familiarizes students with feminist terminology and a variety of feminist theoretical frameworks. Prerequisite: Required Junior or Senior status.

[4 hours] Investigates and applies current trends in Women’s and Gender Studies as a discipline and the ways in which Women’s and Gender Studies methodologies inform other disciplines. Requires research project. Prerequisite: Required Junior or Senior status.

[3 hours] Seminar focused on timely topics in Women’s and Gender Studies chosen by rotating faculty. Prerequisite: Required Junior or Senior status.

[1-3 hours] Supervised research and writing for honors students only. Prerequisite: Permission of departmental honors director and permission of instructor.

[1-3 hours] Practical field experience applying Women’s and Gender Studies theories, arranged in conjunction with the department of Women’s and Gender Studies. Students must have pre-approval based on detailed written proposal. Prerequisite: Required Junior or Senior status.

[3 hours] A course on a special topic in Women’s and Gender Studies. Consult schedule of courses for topic to be studied and semester offered. Prerequisite: Required Junior or Senior status. Recommended: WGST 3010.

[1-4 hours] Supervised independent reading and research on selected topics. Before the end of open registration, students must present the supervising instructor a detailed written proposal and get written approval. Prerequisite: Required Junior or Senior status.