Requirements for Declaring a WGS Minor
As of August 27, 2024 any student wishing to declare a WGS Minor must have completed one unspecified WGS courses with a grade of C of better.
STEPS TO DECLARE A MINOR
- Review the web listing of WGS courses.
- Obtain a current copy of your Academic Advising Transcript from the Student Information System (SIS).
- Obtain a copy of the Declaration of Minor form online.
- Complete the Minor Advising Worksheet.
- 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 27, 2024 any student wishing to declare a WGS Minor must have completed one unspecified WGS course with a grade of C of better.
The minor in Women, Gender & Sexuality (WGS) requires the completion of 6 courses (18 credits). One of these courses must have a non-Western emphasis (see below for a list of courses that count as fulfilling this emphasis). The six courses must also include the following:
- WGS 2100 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies - Credits: 3
- WGS 3125 - Race & Power in Gender & Sexuality - Credits: 3
- One WGS course at the 3000-level or above
- One WGS course at the 4000-level (for which they must qualify by taking the second writing requirement, or the research and methods class)
- Two electives that are WGS courses, which may be at any level
A minimum grade of C must be earned in any course counted toward the minor.
The following courses count as fulfilling the non-Western emphasis of the minor:
- WGS 3125: Transnational Feminism
- WGS 3220: Global Perspectives on Gender & Sport
- WGS 3230: Gender & the Olympic Games
- WGS 3900: Gender & Sexuality in Islamic Culture
- WGS 4730: Global Masculinities
- WGS 4840: Gender Politics in Africa
- WGS 4500: Black & Indigenous Fem Survival
For additional options see here.