Women's and Gender Studies Concentration
Informed by the Mission of the University and motivated by the dedication to service and justice that continues to guide the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the University's sponsoring congregation, the Concentration in Women's and Gender Studies at UIW emphasizes the dignity of each person and the transformative power of a commitment to truth. Cross-disciplinary in course offerings and housed in the Department of English, this concentration grounds students in theory and immerses them in practice so that they are enlightened citizens who advance knowledge and the common good. Following current trends in academia, this program prepares undergraduates for a variety of different career and graduate school paths while providing them with an inclusive, multi-perspective approach to learning. During this preparation, students are encouraged to value the voices of others and provide them agency in a variety of forms. By recognizing, engaging, and validating the voices of women and other marginalized groups, students can understand and influence social ideologies as well as cultural norms and shifts based on gender.
Requirements
(Note: Only one Independent Study course equivalent to three credit hours may be applied to the Women's and Gender Studies Concentration)
1. Required Courses (9 hours):
2. Electives (9 hours selected from the following courses):
- CLST 4399, ENGL 3330, ENGL 4340, ENGL 4350, ENGL 4399, HIST 4350, HIST 4352: Must have clear emphasis on Women and/or Gender; Advisor Approval Required.
- Students may also take PSYC 3355, RELS 3355, and/or ENGL 3340 for this to fulfill their elective credit as long as these course are not being used as a required course
3. Colloquia Requirement:
In addition to their coursework, students must document their attendance at a minimum of three events related to Women's and Gender Studies. Documentation must be presented to students' advisors.