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Women's & Gender Studies Minor

The minor requires completion of 21 hours of coursework, distributed as follows: Required courses WGS 101 (Introduction to Women’s Studies), WGS 220 (Masculinities) and WGS 470 (Gender Theory); a choice of 1 of the 3 following: COM 230 (Gender Communication), PSY 275 (Psychology of Women), and SOC 320 (Sociology of Sex and Gender); and 9 elective hours from the list of electives housed in other departments.

Core Courses

  • WGS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies (fulfills specialized valuing GER)
  • WGS 220 Masculinities
  • WGS 470 Gender Theory

Choice of One of the Following

  • COM 230 Gender Communication
  • PSY 275 Psychology of Women
  • SOC 320 Sociology of Sex & Gender

Elective Courses

  • HES 105 Personal, Professional, and Cultural Dress
  • BIO 110 History of Science and Technology — Women’s Contributions
  • ENG 220 Introduction to Women’s Literature
  • PSY 275 Psychology of Women
  • HES 337 Family Relations
  • PER 314 Multicultural Experiences in Performance
  • HES/HST 440 History of Women in the United States
  • REL 240 Women and Religion
  • BUS 320 Impact of Gender on Management
  • HES 320 Science of Gender in Human Health
  • SOC 320 Sociology of Sex and Gender
  • PER 455/555 Women in Theatre
  • PER 456/556 Sexual Politics in Drama and Theatre

For more information about the Women's and Gender Studies Minor, contact Corinne Taff at ctaff@fontbonne.edu.