WGS Minor

Requirements for Declaring a WGS Minor

March 21, 2022-  NOTE TO WGS STUDENTS AND ADVISERS:
Due to changes in the curriculum we have had to change some of our course mnemonics. Please see the list of courses here which will be listed under different mnemonics. Students need to know that they WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET MAJOR OR MINOR CREDIT if they took a course under the old mnemonic and take what is essentially the same class under the new mnemonic.

As of August 22, 2020 any student wishing to declare a WGS Minor must have completed two WGS courses with a grade of C of better.

STEPS TO DECLARE A MINOR

  1. Review the web listing of WGS and affiliated courses.
  2. Review requirements below to select from: WGS Minor without concentrations, WGS Minor with a concentration in Gender Studies or a WGS Minor with a concentration in Sexuality Studies.
  3. Obtain a current copy of your Academic Advising Transcript from the Student Information System (SIS).
  4. Obtain a copy of the Declaration of Minor form online.
  5. Complete the Minor Advising Worksheet.
  6. Review your completed forms with WGS Director of Undergraduate Programs, Bonnie Hagerman, during office hours or email to make an appointment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DECLARING A MINOR

As of August 22, 2020 any student wishing to declare a WGS Minor must have completed two WGS course with a grade of C of better.

There are three ways to complete a minor in Women, Gender & Sexuality: the Women, Gender & Sexuality minor with no area of concentration, the Women, Gender & Sexuality minor with a concentration in Gender Studies, and the Women, Gender & Sexuality minor with a concentration in Sexuality Studies.

A. The minor in Women, Gender & Sexuality (WGS) without concentrations requires the completion of 6 courses (18 credits).  At least four of these courses must be at the 3000 level or above. These must include the following required courses:

  1. WGS 2100 Introduction to Gender & Sexuality Studies
  2. Either WGS 3810 Feminist Theory or WGS 3800 Queer Theory
  3. One WGS course at the 4000 level or above
  4. One WGS course designated as concentrating on Global Perspectives*
  5. Two WGS elective courses

A minimum grade of C must be earned in any course counted toward the minor. Courses counting toward the WGS minor may include up to one Independent Study course.

B. The minor in Women, Gender & Sexuality (WGS) with a concentration in Gender Studies requires the completion of 6 courses (18 credits).  At least four of these courses must be at the 3000 level or above. These must include the following required courses:

  1. WGS 2100 Introduction to Gender & Sexuality Studies
  2. WGS 3810 Feminist Theory
  3. One WGS course at the 4000 level or above
  4. One WGS course designated as concentrating on Global Perspectives*
  5. Two WGS elective courses designated as providing a Gender Focus

A minimum grade of C must be earned in any course counted toward the minor. Courses counting toward the WGS minor may include up to one Independent Study course. 

C. The minor in Women, Gender & Sexuality (WGS) with a concentration in Sexuality Studies requires the completion of 6 courses (18 credits).  At least four of these courses must be at the 3000 level or above. These must include the following required courses:

  1. WGS 2100 Introduction to Gender & Sexuality Studies
  2. WGS 3800 Queer Theory
  3. One WGS course at the 4000 level or above
  4. One WGS course designated as concentrating on Global Perspectives*
  5. Two WGS elective courses designated as providing a Sexuality focus

A minimum grade of C must be earned in any course counted toward the minor. Courses counting toward the WGS minor may include up to one Independent Study course. 

 

*Global Perspectives: This requirement can be satisfied by the College's Non-Western Perspective courses that focus substantially on either gender or sexuality. If you have any questions about courses that might satisfy this requirement, contact the Director of Undergraduate Programs.

*Students who have taken WGS 2897 or 4800 will not receive additional credit toward the major for taking WGS 3897.

*For the Spring 2020 semester ONLY: courses taken under the CR/NC exception, where credit is received, will be counted toward WGS minor.