Women’s and Gender Studies Minor

Phone: 843.953.2280

Dr. Kris De Welde, Director

Women’s and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary minor in which students explore gender identities, relations, practices, theories and institutions. Courses examine gender roles and relations, women’s cultural contributions, the social, historical, political, and economic status of women, the intersection of race, class, and gender issues, and theoretical concerns about the relation of gender to knowledge. Women’s and Gender Studies courses are offered in every school on campus. Many may be used to satisfy the College’s general education requirements in the social sciences and the humanities.

Requirements

Credit Hours: 18

WGST 200 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (3)

NOTE:

WGST 200 should be taken early in the minor, preferably as one of the first three courses.

15 credit hours** from the following:

NOTE:

No more than two courses may be taken in any single discipline except those courses designated as WGST.
*When aligns with, and is approved by, the WGST program director.
**Certain special topics courses from the various departments may also be counted towards the minor requirements. Please consult the instructor or the director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program.
No more than 6 credit hours for WGST 328 may be applied towards the major requirements.
No more than 6 credit hours for WGST 338 may be applied towards the major requirements.
No more than 6 credit hours for WGST 381 may be applied towards the major requirements.
No more than 6 credit hours for WGST 400 may be applied towards the major requirements.