Gender Studies

Curriculum

The study of gender is an important element in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Major (40 credits)

A total of 40 credits, including:

  • GEND 101 Introduction to Gender Studies (required) (4 credits)
  • GEND 278 Movements and Change (required) (4 credits)
  • GEND 380 Gender Theory (required) (4 credits)
  • GEND 381 Sex and Gender in Transnational Perspectives (required) (4 credits)
  • GEND 385 Senior Capstone in Gender Studies (required) (4 credits)
  • Experiential Learning Component (0-4 credits)
  • 4-5 additional 4 credit courses (16-20 credits)

Elective courses must be selected from approved GEND electives. No more than three courses that count toward another major can be applied to the GEND major.

Minor (20 credits)

A total of at least 20 credits, including:

  • GEND 101 Introduction to Gender Studies (required) (4 credits)
  • GEND 278 Movements and Change (required) (4 credits)
  • GEND 380 Gender Theory (required) (4 credits)
  • 2 additional elective courses (total of 8 credits)

At least 4 credits of the remaining 8 elective credits must be at the 300-level. No more than 8 credits should be taken from the same department.

For students who enrolled prior to Spring 2020: Common Curriculum Gender Studies 4-year Plan

For students who enrolled Spring 2020: Common Curriculum Gender Studies 4-year Plan

For students who enrolled beginning Fall 2020: Integrations Curriculum Student Advising Worksheet

Note
The gender studies major will be gradually discontinued beginning Fall 2023. Students who were enrolled at CSB and SJU prior to Fall 2023 will be able to continue in the major and all appropriate opportunities will be available to them through Spring 2026. All students can continue to minor in gender studies.
Gender Studies Courses

Spring 2023

Fall 2023

College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University

Jean Keller
Chair, Gender Studies Department
CSB Richarda P27
320-363-3986