WGSS 1101 Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies    3 Credits

Attributes: WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused

This course serves as an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of women, gender, and sexuality. Students will explore the constructed nature of these categories and seek to place them in both historical and contemporary frameworks. By extension, this course will critically examine intersecting systems of power within a global and U.S. context. Topics will include politics and health, work and economics, media and culture, as well as religion and family.

WGSS 3980 Internship    3 Credits

Attributes: WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused

The internship program allows students to gain on-site experience that can be related to the discipline of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Internship areas include health, publishing, communications, politics, and many other fields. Students consult the program director for a list of internship opportunities before registering for this course. Faculty supervision helps students integrate their experiences with the intellectual foundation acquired in their academic courses. Enrollment by permission only. Previously WS 0299.

WGSS 4990 Independent Study    1-3 Credits

Attributes: WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused

By arrangement with Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies faculty, students may choose to work independently on special topics. Enrollment by permission only. Previously WS 0399.

WGSS 4999 Capstone Seminar    3 Credits

Attributes: PJST Peace and Justice Studies, WSGF Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Gender Focused

Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Students take this final course in the minor sequence in the senior year after completing the other five required courses. The course integrates feminist approaches across the disciplines, emphasizing the relationship between theory and practice. Previously WS 0301.