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Graduate Certificate Program



Courses for WMS Majors

The Women’s Studies major requires 30 credits. There are five required core courses (15 credits):

WMS 150-Introduction to Women's Studies
WMS 300-Field Experience
WMS 315-Intro to Feminist Theories and Methodologies
WMS 400-Critical Issues and Feminist Scholarship
AND EITHER:
WMS 310-Race, Class, and Sexualities in Women’s Lives OR
WMS 320 -Feminist Thought into Action

The remaining 15 credits may be selected from other WMS courses, or approved cross-listed courses offered through other academic departments. See the list of approved courses available on this website. Please note that courses in your major may not be used to fulfill your General Education requirements.

The WMS Advisory committee recommends that students majoring in women's studies either take an additional 18 credits in one area as a minor or take a double major so as to combine their interests in Women's Studies with a traditional discipline.


Courses for WMS Minors

The Women’s Studies minor requires 18 credits, including WMS 150, WMS 315, and three credits from any WMS course. The remaining nine credits may be selected from any WMS-designated courses or approved cross-listed courses. Click on the download button to see the approved courses in other departments.


Further Studies

The National Women's Studies Association compiles a list of colleges and universities in the U.S. that offer advanced degrees in WMS.

We are developing a graduate certificate in Women's Studies.

Women's Studies Office: 318 Eleanor Roosevelt Hall, 90 Lower College Rd, Suite 13,  Kingston, RI 02881 
Director: Karen Stein - E-mail:WMSDIR@ETAL.URI.EDU   Phone: 401-874-5150      Fax: 401-874-4527