WGS - Women and Gender Studies
An interdisciplinary course on the creation of gender inequalities. Students will delve into the complexities of gender identity from historical, contemporary, intersectional, and international erspectives. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
This course explores the roles, stereotypes, and contributions of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, and the barriers they face. Identical to
MTH 104. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
MTH 104
Explores the social and cultural contributions of LGBTQ individuals and communities as well as discrimination based on gender identity and sexuality. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Identical to
ENG 204 and
SOC 204. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended:
ENG 101. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 204
Explores gender as a category of analysis in the academic study of religion, including opportunities and challenges for women in major religious traditions. Identical to
REL 207. Credit may be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
ENG 201. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
REL 207
Human sexual development throughout the human life cycle. Emphasis on understanding and acceptance of self as a sexually functioning person. Identical to
HDF 213. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
HDF 213
Sociological examination of human sexuality, sexual identity and community. Identical to
SOC 214. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite:
SOC 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 214
Study of the position of women in American society as documented in historical, literary, and biographical sources. Identical to
HST 226. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
HST 326
A study of the past and present role of women in the economy, as workers, both inside and outside the labor market. Identical to
ECO 230. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
ECO 230
This survey emphasizes the contributions of women to European history including religious beliefs, family structures, diversity, and the control of knowledge and sexuality. Identical to
HST 254. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
HST 254
Examination of LGBTQ+ experiences via historical fashion analysis. Emphasis on LGBTQ+ identity fashioned through sartorial choice. Gay aesthetic, camp culture, and LGBTQ+ designer contributions. Identical to
FMD 280. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group IVA: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
FMD 280
Course covers special topics of interest to Women and Gender Studies not covered in existing courses. Course title will be listed on student's transcript.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
The history and theory of European witchcraft and demonology. Includes anthropology of witchcraft in non-Christian societies, gender and intersectionality, and new religious movements, like Wicca. Identical to
REL 302. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
ENG 201. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
REL 302
Interdisciplinary study of goddesses in selected cultures, ancient and modern. Uses intersectionality to analyze opportunities and challenges inherent in gendering gods, including borrowing/reinventing goddesses today. Identical to
REL 303. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
ENG 201. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
REL 303
Analysis of the role of gender in institutions such as the economy, the family, and the schools. Gender inequality and factors that promote its reproduction. Identical to
SOC 317. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: Either
WGS 100 or prior coursework in Sociology. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 317
An investigation of the motivational and social implications of women's participation in sport. Identical to
PES 319. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
2(2-0)
Cross Listed Courses
PES 319
This course will look primarily at empirical studies of women’s role in politics in the U.S. but also in other contexts. Identical to
PSC 326. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
PSC 326
Examination of women writers in a variety of historical and cultural traditions, approached through the lenses of feminist and queer theory. Identical to
ENG 327. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
ENG 327
Explores psychological issues pertaining specifically to women in the following areas: affective and cognitive functioning, personality theories, adult role behaviors, sexuality and physical and mental health. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Identical to
PSY 334. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
PSY 334
Surveys and analyzes the traditional and nontraditional roles of women in European history, using new historical research. Identical to
HST 354. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
HST 354
Focuses on the role of communication in creating and perpetuating gender stereotypes. Emphasis is on personal growth and awareness in a variety of contexts. Identical to
COM 362. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
COM 362
Examines how gender identity has played a role in art. Examines artists, patrons, viewers, and subjects of representations as gendered and historically specific entities. Identical to
ART 382. Credit cannot be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: Completion of 26 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
ART 382
Exploring the theories, concepts, and social constructions fundamental to conceptualization of women as victims, offenders, and workers in the criminal justice system. Identical to
SOC 410. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites:
SOC 301, 350.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 410
Examination of theories that describe and criticize the social, cultural and political status of women and offer alternatives to the status quo. Identical to
PHL 426 and
PSC 426. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: one course in philosophy or one of
PSC 275, 326, 371, 372, 373, 378.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
PHL 426/PSC 426
This course assumes multiple theoretical perspectives to examine older women’s, psychological, social, and physical development, family and social roles, and policy implications. Identical to
HDF 430. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered online. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or 247 or
PSY 325.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
HDF 430
An interdisciplinary capstone seminar in Women’s Studies integrating feminist theory, research and practice with particular attention to analysis of global movements, cultural institutions and science. Prerequisites: WGS 328/HST 326, WGS/PHL/
PSC 426, and six additional hours in Women’s Studies.
Credits
3(3-0)
Course covers special topics of interest to Women and Gender Studies not covered in existing courses. Course title will be listed on student's transcript. Recommended: 6 hours of coursework at the 300-level OR permission from instructor.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Analysis of gender roles in various cultures; theoretical approaches to explaining gender role variation. Identical to
ANT 590 and
SOC 590. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: 6 hours of anthropology and/or sociology and /or women's studies.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
ANT 590/SOC 590