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A survey course which explores social science perspectives on women, men, and gender, including the biological contribution to human behavior and the impact of science as an institution. Examines challenges to traditional definitions of women's place and movements for change. Includes historical and multicultural materials.

Prereq: ENGL 1150.

An introduction to women's and gender studies in the humanities (literature, art, dance, music, theatre, philosophy). Explores both historical and contemporary images of women in these fields; discusses the context in which these images developed. Introduces the basic concepts and terminology of women's and gender studies.

Prereq: ENGL 1150.

This course offers an introductory level course in Women's Studies from a topics approach. The content will vary from semester to semester, according to instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic differs.

This course studies scholarship on and the practices of gender and leadership for junior-level undergraduate students. It is a service-learning course.

Prereq: WGST 2010 or WGST 2020, junior standing or permission.

An examination of factors influencing sexual development. Emphasis is given to topics pertinent to healthful living in today's culturally diverse, global society. Health education students will gain skills needed to orchestrate a learning environment conducive to developing sexual awareness. (Cross-listed with HED 3080).

This course focuses on women's experiences in the criminal justice system. The course will examine women's experiences as victims of crime, as offenders, as prisoners, and as criminal justice professionals. (Cross-listed with CRCJ 3390)

Prereq: Upper-division CRCJ or WGST major; CRCJ or WGST minor; CRCJ 1010 and jr/sr standing; or instructor permission.

This course provides a survey of literature on communication about, by, and between women and men in society, personal relationships, and organizations. Students develop an understanding of how cultural meanings of gender both shape and are shaped by communication. (Cross-listed with CMST 3750).

Prereq: Junior standing; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25. Not open to non-degree graduate students.

A faculty-supervised project involving part-time employment or service with a community agency, business, non-profit organization, university or other educational unit, or another appropriate organization or setting. Students will gain relevant practical experience and will integrate theory, concepts, and empirical knowledge from their classrooms with their work in the internship setting. Permission of instructor is required.

Prereq: WGST 2010 and WGST 2020, enrollment either as a WGST major or minor or as a BGS concentration in WGST, a 3.0 GPA, and permission of instructor.

This course will give instructor and students the opportunity to investigate a variety of advanced topics in Women's Studies. The content will vary from semester to semester, according to instructor. May be repeated for credit as long as topic differs.

Prereq: WGST 2010 and WGST 2020 or permission of instructor.

This course studies scholarship on race, gender, and leadership with a specific focus on African and African descended women's roles in liberation movements in the U.S. and worldwide. Especial focus will be on the use of their personal narratives to analyze the wide range of ideas in the conception and execution of leadership. (Cross-listed with BLST 4120)

Prereq: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

Women of Color writers is designed to introduce students to the multiculture, literacy experience and contributions of women of color writers. The course will elucidate the multi-ethic and feminist/womanist perspectives reflected in literary works by examining the themes, motifs and idoms used to portray woman. The course examines critically the implications and conceptual grounds of literary study which have been based almost entirely on male literary experiences.

Prereq: English major or permission of instructor.

An illustrated lecture course dealing with a limited topic in the field of art history. The course may be coordinated with an external event such as an exhibition, publication or study trip.

Prereq: To be determined by the instructor based upon the preparation required for an adequate understanding of the material of the course. Lab fee required.

An individualized course of study with a member of the Women's and Gender Studies Faculty. Either independent research or advanced readings may be pursued. No more than 6 hours of independent study may be used towards the minor.

Prereq: Permission from the Women's Studies director and the supervising faculty member is required.