Gender Studies (Minor)

As a​ ​multidisciplinary ​​minor, Gender Studies provides a framework through which students examine gender as it intersects with race, ethnicity, class and sexuality. Courses employ multicultural and international perspectives and draw from diverse disciplines, including: psychology, history, media, literature, politics, art history, social justice and cultural studies.

An​ ​emphasis on rigor in critical analysis, writing and social critique are hallmarks of Gender Studies at Dominican. ​​The minor helps to prepare students for employment in social services, government, private industry and non-profit agencies.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the minor in Gender Studies will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the social construction of gender and the ways in which gender intersects with race, class, ethnicity and sexuality.
2. Apply feminist and gender theory to an analysis of gender, including an examination of the construction of femininity and masculinity.
3. Recognize the global, scientific, cultural, historical, or political issues that have created distinctions and disruptions among women, men, and sexual minorities.
4. Explore theoretical and practical aspects of social justice as they relate to gender, women and sexuality.

Requirements

12 of the 15 units must be upper division. It is recommended that the student enroll in a gender-focused Colloquium.

Required Courses

WGS 4000/WGS 2000	Principles of Gender Studies	3.00 units
WGS XXXX	Upper division Electives (chosen with minor advisor)	12.00 units

Total Credit Hours: 15