The minor in gender studies is designed to enable students to develop a critical awareness of socially formed gender patterns.
From birth, females and males internalize assumptions about gender roles. This often results in both sexes consciously or unconsciously limiting their views of themselves and each other. The minor in gender studies consists of an interdisciplinary investigation of gender-related issues and research. Learning to apply standards of critical thought to the inevitable emotional content of gender studies may enable men and women to live and work together more successfully with greater mutual respect and understanding.
As a part of social studies, the gender studies minor is under the administrative oversight of the coordinator of social sciences who acts as student adviser. The Gender Studies Committee, in turn, consists of at least one faculty member from each school of the College and at least two students.
Total credit hours required for minor: 18
At least 9 credit hours must be at the 300 level or above.
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