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2010-2011 University Catalog

Women and Gender Studies Minor

Banner Code: WGST

Web: wmst.gmu.edu

The interdisciplinary minor in women and gender studies consists of two required courses and four electives. Students interested in feminist and gender issues choose their elective courses from a broad range of offerings. Those who wish to focus on LGBTQ issues (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues), take an introductory course focused on these issues and two electives that incorporate more specifically such perspectives.

The minor is for students who are interested in gender, sexuality, and feminist perspectives. While it is an especially good complement to a major in the humanities, social sciences, health and human services, or natural sciences, it is open to students in any major in the university.

This program of study is offered by the Women and Gender Studies Program .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Course Work

Students in pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00.

One introductory course (3 credits) chosen from:

One theory course (3 credits):

Four elective courses (12 credits)

Electives are chosen from courses in women and gender studies or course offerings in other departments approved by the undergraduate advisor. No more than 6 credits may be taken in any one department.

For students who choose a focus on LGBTQ, two of the four electives must be approved for that focus by the undergraduate advisor.

Total: 18 credits