Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor
College: College of Arts & Humanities
Requirements for the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| WGSS 110 | Introduction to Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Women In Literature | ||
| Gender and Society | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Gender, Race, Class and Sexualities in the Media (Same As COMM 463) | ||
| Internship in Women's, Gender Studies and Sexuality Studies | ||
| Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Seminar | ||
| Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Senior Thesis | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three elective courses, from at least two of the following three areas: 1 | 9 | |
| Humanities and Art 2 | ||
| Communication and Gender | ||
| Gender, Race, Class and Sexualities in the Media | ||
| Women In Literature | ||
| Studies In British Literature | ||
| Studies in Cultural Trends | ||
| Women as Writers and Characters | ||
| Special Topics in Philosophy | ||
| Queer Representation on Stage and Screen | ||
| Social Sciences 3 | ||
| Women, Crime and Criminal Justice | ||
| Global Management | ||
| Psychology of Gender | ||
| Gender and Society | ||
| LGBTQ Studies | ||
| Women and Work | ||
| Natural Sciences 4 | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Women's Health Issues | ||
| Society and Environment | ||
| Sport in Society | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
Each semester, courses from other departments that are available for women’s, gender and sexuality studies credit will be listed in the course schedule.
- 2
Approved women’s, gender and sexuality studies courses from English, art, communication, theatre arts, humanities, music and philosophy. Examples include:
- 3
Approved women’s, gender and sexuality studies courses from sociology, history, international studies, political science, psychology, economics, and business. Examples include:
- 4
Approved women’s, gender and sexuality studies courses from biology, chemistry, physics, environmental studies, and exercise science and sport management. Examples include:
Each semester, courses appropriate for the women’s, gender and sexuality studies minor are listed in the course schedule. Since courses are offered on a rotating basis, students are advised to consult with women’s, gender, and sexuality studies faculty and directors to assist them with course selection and proper completion of requirements.
Students may count 3 credits of WGSS 494 Internship in Women's, Gender Studies and Sexuality Studies or WGSS 499 Independent Study toward the minor. Arrangements for these projects must be made with individual women’s, gender and sexuality studies faculty.
University Requirements for Minors
Course work in the minor must be completed with the minimum GPA as specified by the department or program under which the minor falls, usually a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but higher in some programs. Transfer students must attain the minimum specified GPA on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the minor and credits attempted at UW-Parkside.
At least half of the course work required for a minor must be completed at UW-Parkside.