Gender, Sexuality and Intersectionality Studies Major

In this major, students gain an in-depth understanding of gender, sexuality, and other social categories through an interdisciplinary framework. Students cultivate intellectual depth and breadth through coursework; learn how to build a unique scholarly and activism-informed perspective; are challenged to communicate ideas clearly and constructively through a dynamic mix of traditional assignments and creative popularly-oriented formats; and learn how to conceptualize, practice, and evaluate social change theories, tactics, and strategies through project-based work. The knowledge and capacities cultivated in the major prepare students for future endeavors, such as participating in a diverse and complex workforce, as well as graduate study in fields such as law school, social work, public policy, and public health. 

Major Requirements

Majors must complete a total of ten courses, consisting of six required courses and four electives.

Required Courses

GWS 103/ANT 103GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND INTESEC

4

GWS 215FEMINIST THEORY 1840-1980

4

Two 200-level courses

Two additional courses at the 300 or 400 level

Electives

All GWS courses may count as electives, as do the courses listed below.  No more than one extra-departmental elective may be taken in the same department.

AHI 420GENDER IN EARLY MODERN EUROPE

4

AMS 322/CRE 322/EDU 322/GWS 322CUBA IN/AND THE AMERICAS

4

ANT 104QUESTIONING CUL:INTRO TO ANTH

4

ECO 409WOMEN AND WORK

4

ENG 164/GWS 164/THE 164SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDIES

4

ENG 165/GWS 165/THE 165SHAKESPEARE'S TRAGEDI/HISTORI

4

FLM 493CSTUDIES IN CULT AND CAMP

4

GER 262/GWS 262/GIS 262REFUGEES IN EUROPE: GERMANY

4

GOV 250GENDER AND U.S. POLITICS

4

HIS 228/AFR 228/GWS 228GEND/SEX/ID IN AFRICAN HIS

4

HIS 248/AMS 248NARRATIVES OF ILLNESS

4

PHI 263BODY AND GENDER

4

PSY 203PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN

4

PSY 493APSYCHOLOGY WOMEN'S HEALTH

4

SOC 211RACE,CLASS,GENDER & SEXUALITY

4

SOC 212/GWS 211SEX, GENDER AND SOCIETY

4

SOC 213GENDER THEORY

4

SPA 433AGROWING UP IN LATIN AMERICA

4

SPA 433CCONTEMP SPANISH WOMEN WRIT

4

D. Egan, A. Rotramel