WMST 2601 Introduction to Women’s Studies 3 s.h.
Introduces key concepts, theoretical frameworks, and interdisciplinary research drawn from current scholarship about women. Concentrates on major issues relevant to the status and roles of contemporary women, including examination of effects of sexism, racism, ethnicity, and class distinction.
Gen Ed: Domestic Diversity, Social Science, Social and Personal Awareness, Domestic Diversity, Social Science, Social and Personal Awareness.
WMST 2640 gender In Society 3 s.h.
Sociological analysis of gender role issues by major institutions of society, including political, educational, economic and legal systems as well as media and the family. Focus is on effects of stratification, culture, gender norms, and the socialization process.
Cross-listed: SOC 2640
WMST 3750 Special Topics in Women’s Studies 3 s.h.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with different topics.
Prereq.: WMST 2601; or ENGL 1551 and permission of director.
WMST 4850 Senior Research Project 1-3 s.h.
Research and writing of a paper on a topic in women’s studies, under the supervision of full-time faculty. Grading is Traditional/PR.
Prereq.: Senior standing, completion of 15 s.h. in Women’s Studies, and permission of program director.