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 interrests in Women's Studies with a traditional discipline.

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.