Interdisciplinary Women's Studies Minor
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The purpose of the Women's Studies Minor is to provide students with an understanding of how gender is constructed and employed in educational, historical, aesthetic, sociological, and political contexts. The intention is to equip students with the knowledge and analytical abilities needed to recognize and transform gender inequality in their own lives and in the world at large. |
Program Competencies
- to inform students of the diversity of women's contributions across academic disciplines in a multicultural and global society;
- to increase students' knowledge of the varied contributions of women throughout history;
- to challenge students to use a variety of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and contend with gender inequality at the individual and social level;
- to expand students' knowledge and consciousness regarding their choices in families, politics, work, and leisure.
Program Purpose
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To provide students with opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of women's roles and contributions historically and across cultures.
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To challenge students to use a variety of critical thinking and problem solving skills when analyzing issues related to women and gender.
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To raise awareness of diversity issues students encounter here and in their future professions.
Program Requirements
WST 273: Introduction to Women's Studies (Prereq: ENG 100) 3 sem. hrs.
WST 490: Integrative Capstone 3 sem. hrs.
Five 3 sem.-hr electives cross-listed with Women’s Studies 15 sem. hrs.
21 sem. hrs.
Electives
New courses cross-listed with the Women's Studies program are added yearly. Please check the class directories under Women’s Studies for current listings. Some cross-listed courses for SSWC include:
- CRIM 380: Race, Class, Gender, and Crime
- SWK 230: Social Welfare, History, and Ethics
- SOC 374: Minority Relations
- SWK 340: Community Mental Health
- SOC 350: Human Experience of Sex and Gender
- SWK 301: Comparative Family Violence: An International Perspective (Internet)
For more information contact:
Dr. Sylvia Henneberg, Director
Interdisciplinary Women’s Studies Program
421B Combs / 204 Radar / UPO 625
Email: s.henneberg@moreheadstate.edu
