The Women’s Studies Major

Requirements for a major in women’s studies include:

-WS 100 or 150
-Three 300-level courses in women’s studies or related areas, one of which must be either WS 300 or WS 320
-Five other upper-level women’s studies courses. These may be at the 200 or 300 level.
-Six 200- or 300-level courses in related areas in academic disciplines of particular interest to students*

Students may demonstrate writing proficiency in the major by taking WS 224, 227, 300, or 320. Computer proficiency in the major in achieved by taking WS 225, 265, or 323. A variety of opportunities for internships specifically related to women’s studies are available for students.

* Students may focus their major in either the humanities or the social sciences.