The Women and Gender Studies Program offers a 27-credit major. The 27 required credits are distributed as follows:

CORE - 12 credits

WGS 100 Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies, 3 credits
WGS 201 Classics in Feminist Thought, 3 credits
WGS 244 Transnational Feminisms, 3 credits
WGS 310 Research Seminar: Feminist Theory and Methodology; 3 credit

AREA OF CONCENTRATION - 9 credits

Students will choose from among the 6 Areas of Concentration listed as follows:

I. Feminist Thought and Theory
II. Sexualities
III. Gender and Public Policy
IV. Labor, Migration, and Globalization
V. Women and Gender Across Cultures
VI. Gender, Literature, and the Arts

ELECTIVES - 6 credits

Majors will be required to take two elective classes (6 credits).  One (3 credits) of the 
two elective classes MUST be in an alternate Area of Concentration than your primary one.

At least one of the classes in your Area of Concentration or an elective must be at the 300 
level or above.