ECAS: Majors / Minors / Master's / Doctoral

Master's Programs

Minor

Required Courses (6 hours):

  • WMST 170 Introduction to Women’s Studies (3 hr.)
  • WMST 484 Seminar (3 hr.) Note: Spring Only. Prerequisites for WMST 484 are WMST 170 and 3 electives or instructor’s consent

Elective Courses (12 Hours):

  • Four courses from list of approved courses & instructors (copies are also available in 218 Eiesland Hall).
  • At Least 9 upper division hours (courses numbered 300 or above).
  • No more than 6 hours from one department (WMST courses exempted).
  • One 3-hour approved course from student’s major (and/or other minor or certificate) may also count toward the minor in women’s studies.
  • Three hours of WMST 495 Independent study or 3 hours of WMST 491 Field Experience may substitute for one elective course.
  • Optional Areas of Concentration Include: Women’s Health & Sexuality; Women’s History; Women’s Literature.

Required GPA:

  • 2.75 in the 18 hours of women’s studies course work. (No requirement for overall GPA).
  • Courses graded P/F may not be applied toward the minor or certificate.