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The Gender Studies minor allows students to study the extent to which gender and gender relations are socially influenced. Students will examine the ways in which conceptions of masculinity and femininity directly impact social and political institutions and practices, cultural expressions (such as art, communication, media, literature, music and film), law, education, business, scientific inquiry, interpersonal relations, sexuality and family. The minor broadens students' understanding of their chosen major and career path while facilitating the recognition of gender dynamics in their own lives.
Total Program Credits: 18
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| Discipline Core Requirements: | 6 Credits | ||
| SOC 2370 | Sociology of Gender | 3 | |
| or | ENGL 2730 or | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 |
| SOC 4100 | Contemporary Social Theory WE | 3 | |
| Elective Requirements: | 12 Credits | ||
| Complete an additional 12 hours of electives. If a course that is not represented on the following list has sufficient gender related content, the student may seek approval from the Gender Studies Coordinator to have the course count toward the minor. 6 credits must be upper-division. | 12 | ||
| COMM 207G | Introduction to Gender and Communication (3) | ||
| ENGL 217G | Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema (3) | ||
| ENGL 317G | Ethnographic Methods for Communication Research (3) | ||
| ENGL 3710 | Literature by Women (3) | ||
| ENGL 3790 | Contemporary LGBTQ Literature (3) | ||
| HIST 320G | Women in American History to 1870 WE (3) | ||
| HIST 321G | Women in American History since 1870 (3) | ||
| HLTH 2800 | Human Sexuality (3) | ||
| HLTH 3240 | Womens Health Issues (3) | ||
| PHIL 3150 | Philosophical Issues in Feminism (3) | ||
| PHIL 3160 | Gender Values Knowledge and Reality (3) | ||
| PHIL 3450 | Philosophy of Childhood (3) | ||
| PSY 2800 | Human Sexuality (3) | ||
| PSY 3100 | Psychology of Gender (3) | ||
| SOC 2370 | Sociology of Gender (3) | ||
| ANTH 3365 | Gender and Sexuality (3) | ||
| ANTH 4310 | Kindship and the Family (3) | ||
| HLTH 440G | Health and Diversity (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SOC 2370 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| Gender Studies Elective | (see advisor/coordinator for list) | 3 |
| Semester total: | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Gender Studies Elective | (see advisor/coordinator for list) | 3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SOC 4100 | Contemporary Social Theory WE | 3 |
| Gender Studies Elective | (see advisor/coordinator for list) | 3 |
| Semester total: | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Gender Studies Elective | (see advisor/coordinator for list) | 3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Degree total: | 18 |
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