COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COMM 35912 Gender and Communication (3)
Examines influence of gender in interpersonal and
organizational communication including communication
processes in interpersonal violence, STDs
and other contemporary social problems. Prerequisite:
none. This course may be used to satisfy the
diversity requirement.
ENG 21002 Introduction to Women’s Literature (3)
Introduction to works by women writing in English,
and to literary and gender issues they raise. Prerequisite:
ENG 21011 or equivalent. This course may be
used to satisfy the diversity requirement.
ENG 34021 Women’s Literature (3)
Critical and theoretical consideration of gender
issues concerning British and U.S. women writers
studied in their historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite:
ENG 30001 and 25001 or 25002 or permission.
This course may be used to satisfy the
diversity requirement.
HDFS 44022 Changing Roles of Men and Women (3)
A study of roles of men and women—past, present
and future. Prerequisite: human development and
family studies majors only or permission or SOC
12050.
HED 32544 Human Sexuality (3)
A study of the role and meaning of human sexuality
throughout the life cycle for self and society. Prerequisite:
none.
HIST 49195 Selected Topics in History (3)
Special history course, the subject/topic of which
varies in accordance with desire and competence of
faculty. Precise title to be inserted in Schedule of
Classes. Prerequisite: junior standing.
JUS 37411 Women in Crime and Justice (3)
Observation of women as a significant group in crime
and their role in the development and operation of the
criminal justice system. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours
of JUS, including 12000, or permission. This course
may be used to satisfy the diversity requirement.
PAS 33110 The Black Woman: Historical Perspectives (3)
This course surveys the experiences of African-American
women throughout various periods of history
and their roles in shaping the social, economic, political
and cultural development of societies. Prerequisites:
PAS 23002 or permission. This course may be
used to satisfy the diversity requirement.
PEP 25059 Sport in Society (3)
Analysis of how sport relates to the social relations
and cultural values of United States society.The
course is framed by a critical evaluative perspective,
examining how social class, ethnicity, race and gender
relations contour sport practices. Prerequisite:
none. This course may be used to satisfy the diversity
requirements.
PHIL 31040 Women and Philosophy (3)
Examines the influences and contributions of
women to philosophy and the influences philosophy
has had on women either historically or currently.
Prerequisite: one course in philosophy, junior
standing or permission. This course may be used to
satisfy the diversity requirement.
POL 40470 Women and Politics (3)
Examines origins, development, current record of
century-old women’s movement unique in U.S.
annals; compares it with other contemporary social
movements. Examines issues of women and public
policy. Prerequisite: POL 10100, 10300 or permission.
This course may be used to satisfy the diversity
requirement.
PSYC 40625 Development of Gender Role and Identity (3)
A life span, developmental model is used to analyze
the changes which occur with age in gender-related
role performance and identity formation. Prerequisite:
PSYC 11762. This course may be used to satisfy
the diversity requirement.
SOC 42315 Sociology of Changing Gender Roles (3)
An examination of the institutions, institutional linkages
and social processes that contribute to change
and stability of traditional gender roles and the consequences
of changes. Prerequisites: SOC 12050 and
junior standing, or permission. This course may be
used to satisfy the diversity requirement.
WMST 20095 Special Topics in Women’s Studies (1-5)
Repeated registration permitted when topic varies.
Study of particular contemporary figures, events
and social practices or phenomenon as they relate
to women’s studies. Recent topics: the female mind,
women and cinema, historical symbols of women, 20th
century women leaders.
Prerequisite: none.
WMST 30000 Colloquium in Women’s Studies (3)
A critical investigation of the position and category
of women from a cross-cultural, historical and interdisciplinary
perspective, with special emphasis on controversies, dilemmas,
major themes and issues in women’s studies.
Prerequisite: junior standing or permission.
This course may be used to satisfy the
diversity requirement.
WMST 30001 Feminist Theory (3)
An examination of important historical and contemporary
works of feminist theory and their influence on
the development of feminist thought and practice in
the U.S. and worldwide. Issues including race, ethnicity
and sexuality will be addressed. Prerequisite: none.
WMST 30095 Special Topics in Women’s Studies II (1-5)
Repeated registration permitted when topic varies.
Study of selected topics in women’s studies
organized around historical and theoretical issues, trends
and movements. Prerequisite: none.,
WMST 30196 Women Studies Individual Investigation (1-3)
The design and completion of a scholarly research
project related to women’s studies, and the presentation
of findings at the end of the term. Typically a
capstone course for those completing the women’s
studies minor. Arrangements must be made in the
semester prior to registration. Prerequisite:
permission. Click HERE for form.
WMST 40992 Practicum in Women’s Studies (3)
An assignment at a private, public or nonprofit
organization that centers on women’s issues, such
as education, health and policy making. Arrangements
must be made in the semester prior to registration.
Prerequisite: permission. Click HERE for form.
If interested in interning WITH the WMST Program, click HERE for more information.
WMST 40095 Special Topics in Women’s Studies III (1-5)
Repeated registration permitted when topic varies.
Informed study of critical issues in women’s studies
from a select perspective, for example,
an international or global perspective.
Prerequisite: WMST 30000 or 30001.