Major & Minor Requirements

The Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Major

Note: The grade point average of the coursework comprising the major must be no less than 2.00 with no course grade below C (2.0).

WGSS 200 Introduction to Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

WGSS 489 Research Methods and Capstone Preparation

WGSS 490 Senior Capstone Experience

Seven additional units in WGSS or cross-listed courses. At least four of the seven courses must be above the 200 level, and no more than ½ unit of internship credit may be counted toward the major.

Students must develop their major course of study plan in consultation with their advisor/WGSS coordinator. Plans must be submitted in writing and kept on file. The procedure for submitting a plan can be found on the WGSS Web site.

Students are expected to fulfill all prerequisites necessary for courses within the major. Prerequisites do not count toward the major unless otherwise noted.

The Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor

Note: The grade point average of the coursework comprising the minor must be no less than 2.00 with no course grade below C (2.0).

WGSS 200 Introduction to Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Four additional units in WGSS core or cross-listed from at least two different departments, including no more than .5 units of internship credit.

Students are expected to fulfill all prerequisites necessary for courses within the minor. Prerequisites do not count toward the minor unless otherwise noted.

Combined Major in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and English Literature

The combined program in women, gender and sexuality studies and English is intended for students who wish to pursue in-depth work in both areas.