There are three introductory courses: WOST 111-Women in Culture, WOST 112-Women in Society, and WOST 113-Women and Their Bodies in Health and Disease. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Music may apply WOST 111 to fulfill the humanities general education requirements and WOST 112 for social science general education requirments. WOST 111 and WOST 112 may be counted for elective credit in The Darla Moore School of Business, the College of Criminal Justice, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, and the College of Nursing. Students may minor in women's and gender studies by completing 18 hours of specified courses (see below).

"I became a women's studies major because I am interested in learning about women in society and being able to share that knowledge with others and create awareness." -- Sharon Rachel

The minor in women's and gender studies consists of at least 18 hours including WOST 111, WOST 112, and WOST 113. All other hours must be above the 100 level. No more than one independent study course will be approved.

A student may pursue a cognate in women's and gender studies with the academic advisor's approval. A student may also pursue an emphasis in the field through the Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies degree program (see degree requirements below). Further information may be obtained from the College of Arts and Sciences or the Women's and Gender Studies Program.

For a full listing of courses available from Women's and Gender Studies, see their course listings in the Undergraduate Bulletin.

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (120 hours)

1.     General Education Requirements

The following courses, which fulfill some of the General Education Requirements, must be completed for a major in women's and gender studies, and should be taken in the first 45 hours: WOST 111 AND 112. For an outline of other General Education Requirements, see Undergraduate Bulletin for the College of Arts and Sciences.

2.     ;Major Requirements

WOST or Approved Discipline-Based Courses a. Bodies and health (3 hours): WOST 113 b. Power, difference, change (3 hours): WOST/SOCY 304/POLI 305 or WOST 404 (Community Activism) c. Feminist praxis (3 hours): WOST/POLI 307or WOST/AFRO 308 d. Cross-cultural issues: non-US or comparative (3 hours): For example, WOST 320, 358, or 555. e. Practicum (3 hours: should be taken during final 45 hours): WOST 499 or a research project (coordinated by WOST advisor). f. WOST or approved discipline-based courses (12 hours)

3.     Cognate or Minor (12-18 hours) or Second Major
WOST students are encouraged to pursue a double major.For further information on these, see the Undergraduate Bulletin for the College of Arts and Sciences.

4.     Electives (13-28 hours). For further information on these, see the Undergraduate Bulletin for the College of Arts and Sciences.