Gender, Sexuality and Intersectionality Studies Minor

In this minor, 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 minor 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.

Minor Requirements

Students must complete a total of five courses, consisting of three required courses and two electives.

Course Requirements

GWS 103/ANT 103/CRE 103GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND INTESEC

4

GWS 215/SOC 226FEMINIST THEORY 1840-1980

4

GWS 381/CRE 380QUEER THEORY AND ACTIVISM

4

or

GWS 380CONTEMPORARY FEMINIST THEORY

4

One elective at the 200 level or higher

and one elective at the 300 level or higher

Electives

All GSIS 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.

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

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