In Gender Studies courses, students explore how gender and intersecting identities—such as race, class, and sexuality—are shaped by and shape the world around us. Students will analyze gender as a cultural construct, examine how identities interact, and evaluate the real-world impact of these intersections on lived experiences. They will also study how systems of power create identity-based barriers and develop strategies to promote gender justice and equity within the campus environments, their workplaces, and their future communities.
Quick Facts
Total classes:
Weeks per class: 16
Total Credit Hours: 16
Average classes: 18
Total Faculty: 31
Scholarships:
A Gender Studies minor is only 5 courses (20 credits):
1 Introductory course from a series of electives like:
GEND 101 Introduction to Gender Studies
PSYC 108 Psychology of Gender
HIST 153 Growing Up in U.S. History
3 Elective Courses from at least 2 different departments
Choices from 19 different departments (many count as general education courses or for your major)
1 Gender Studies in Action Course from a series of electives like:
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