Course Offerings
As an interdisciplinary program, Women's Studies offers over 40 courses both under its own rubric and in departments across the curriculum. The following is a list of all Women's Studies approved courses that may be used towards a major or minor in Women's Studies. For the current year's listing, see "Current Courses."
| Business and Economics | ||
| Economics 230 | Economics of Gender, Race and Immigration | U |
| Humanities | ||
| Classical Studies 370 | Special Topics: | |
| Sex and Gender in Graeco-Roman World | CH, W | |
| English 170 | Special Topics in Literature: | |
| Bad Girls | LIT | |
| Women and Literature | LIT, U | |
| Third World Women Speak | LIT, G | |
| 20th Century Women Writers | LIT | |
| A Woman's Place | LIT | |
| English 220 | Literature and its Signs: | |
| An (Un)Suitable Job for a Woman | LIT | |
| The New Woman: A Literary History | LIT | |
| Shakespeare's Shrews | LIT, W | |
| English 259 | Black Women Writers | LIT, U |
| English 361 | Gender and the Novel | LIT, U |
| English 370 | Special Topics: | |
| Literature of Women Pioneers | LIT | |
| Literature and Culture 207 | Language and Gender: U.S. and Japan | SI, G |
| Literature and Culture 233 | Hysterically Speaking: Representations of Madness in Women's Literature from African Diaspora | L/G |
| Literature and Culture 274 | The Superwomen of Central European Fiction and Film | CH, G |
| German Culture | ||
| Literature and Culture 350 | Terrible Perfection: Women in Russian Literature and Cinema | LT, G |
| Philosophy 230 | Philosophy of Feminism | AV, U |
| Religion 106 | Women and Religions | SI, G |
| Religion 324 | Sexuality and Christianity | AV |
| Theatre 370 | Special Topics: | - |
| Women in Theatre | ||
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Health 310 | Special Topics: Women's Health | - |
| Health 330 | Human Sexuality | AV |
| Health 351 | Abuse in America | - |
| Psychology 302 | Psychology of Gender | U |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Anthropology 350 | Birthing, Healing, Dying in Cross Cultural Perspective | G, W |
| Anthropology 352 | Gender in Cross Cultural Perspective | SI, G |
| Educational Studies 370 | Special Topics: | - |
| Urban Girls | ||
| History 244 | Women and the American Experience | CH, U |
| History 330 | Human Sexuality | AV |
| History 343 | U.S. Immigration History | CH, U |
| History 350 | Women, Work, and Leisure 1890-1930 | CHC, U |
| History 390 | Special Topics: | |
| Holding Up Half the Sky: Women in 20th Century China | - | |
| Political Science 220 | Women and Politics | SI, U |
| Political Science 270 | Special Topics: | - |
| The Politics of Motherhood | ||
| Political Science 270 | Special Topics: | - |
| The Politics of Family | ||
| Sociology 222 | Sex and Gender in the US | SI, U |
| Sociology 311 | Marriage and the Family | - |
| Sociology 354 | Women in International Development | - |
| Sociology 355 | Special Topics: | |
| Work and Occupations | - | |
| Sociology 370 | Evaluating Sex Education Programs | - |
| Sociology 385 | Sexuality, Culture and AIDS | - |
| Women's Studies Program | ||
| Women's Studies 101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | SI, U |
| Women's Studies 270 | Special Topics: | |
| Wild Women: Women and the Natural World | - | |
| Women's Studies 370 | Special Topics: | - |
| Gender Theory | ||
| Women's Studies 397 | Internship in Women's Studies | - |
| Women's Studies 450 | Independent Study | - |
| Women's Studies 490 | Senior Seminar | W |
Women's Studies Course Descriptions
WS 101 - Introduction to Women's Studies
The study of women, culture, and society through an examination of the construction of the concept of gender and the contemporary social reality of American life. Topics may include the image of women in literature, cultural variations in gender, religious and philosophical perspectives on sex and gender, issues of women's health, the relationship of gender, class, and ethnicity, and specific social issues such as economic discrimination and violence against women. Offered each semester.
WS 270 - Special Topics
Designed to explore a variety of interdisciplinary topics of current or unique interest not otherwise covered in courses designated for the Women's Studies major or minor. See current Program of Courses to determine if this course fulfills general education requirements.
WS 370 - Special Topics
Examination of selected topics in gender studies at the advanced level, focusing on theoretical approaches to the study of gender. See current Program of Courses to determine if this course fulfills general education requirements.
WS 397 - Internship
Students may arrange internships in consultation with a faculty member and a sponsor associated with a public agency, not-for-profit association, social service agency, business, etc. Prerequisites: Women's Studies 101 and consent of Women's Studies Director. Offered each semester.
WS 450 - Independent Study
Individual study in an area of special interest concerning women's experience, history, or feminist studies. Student must devise a plan of study in cooperation with faculty. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; declared major or minor in Women's Studies. Offered each semester.
WS 490 - Senior Seminar
An advanced research and writing seminar examining a topic in women's studies. Students will, with the instructor, determine the topic of the seminar and develop a booklist and together create an activist component on the topic to present to the campus. In addition, each student in the seminar will individually research and write an analytical paper examining an aspect of the seminar's chosen topic. Offered each spring.