COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES
(WGS)


2013 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is an introduction to the study of women and gender using interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches. Designed to introduce students to the intellectual frameworks that shape thoughts about women and men. Topics may include sexuality, violence against women, feminism, and diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation.

4013 Research on Contemporary Policy Issues
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course will allow the student to participate in directed research on a selected contemporary policy issue of relevance to women and/or gender. Students will research the issue and work together to formulate a policy recommendation. Women and gender studies minors are encouraged to recommend issues for examination to the women and gender studies advisor.

4913 Independent Study in Women and Gender Studies
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student's advisor, the Department Chair and Dean of the College with which the instructor is affiliated.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. A maximum of 3 semester credit hours of independent study in women and gender studies may be applied to the Minor in Women and Gender Studies.

4933 Internship in Women and Gender Studies
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Approval of internship coordinator.
Supervised experience relevant to women and gender issues may be earned within selected community organizations. A maximum of 3 semester credit hours may be applied to the Minor in Women and Gender Studies. Must be taken on a credit/no-credit basis.