Major in Women's Studies
The Women's Studies Major is an interdisciplinary course of study utilizing faculty expertise from many
different departments. The student constructs an individualized degree with the help of a women's studies
advisor and an advisor from the Center for Individualized Learning. A women's studies major can be combined
with courses in management, psychology, history, English, education, law, sociology, human services,
business, social work, advertising, finance, marketing, or any other field appropriate to the student's interest.
Total credit hours needed for the major is 40. Of those, 21 must be upper division.
Core Required courses for Major:
Course Number
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
1001
1650
2100
3510
4750
Course Name
Introduction to Women's Studies
Women in United States History
Women of Color
Feminist Theories and Practices I*
FT & P II: Senior Seminar*
Hrs
3
3
3
3
3
*: Feminist Theory and Practices I and II must be taken in SEQUENCE
Area Requirements (AR)
At least one(1) course beyond the Core Requirements must be completed from each of the three(3)
following areas:
Choose ONE(1) course from the list below.
AR1: Feminism and the Human Condition:
Course Number
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
WMS
2650
3130
3180
3280
3180
3350
3930
3950
3960
4220
3180
4860
Course Name
Women of the West
Readings in WMS
Feminist Philosophy
Queer Theory
Feminist Philosophy
Sociology of Gender Roles
Theories of Love and Sex
Women's Art / Women's Issues
Feminist Art Since 1960
Gender and the Bible
Feminist Philosophy
History of Feminism & Women's Rights
Hrs
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Choose ONE(1) course from the list below:
AR2: Diverse Women’s Experience:
Course Number
Course Name
Hrs
WMS 1200
WMS 3220
WMS 3360
WMS 346E
WMS 346D
WMS 3540
WMS 3660
WMS 367Q
WMS 425K
WMS 4830
Multicultural Study of Sexualities
Prejudice and Discrm in Modern Societym
Women in European History
American Indian Women
La Chicana
Women in the Developing World
Women and Poverty
Women in the Islamic Middle East
Black Women Writers
Workforce Diversitym
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Choose ONE(1) course from the list below:
AR3: Experiential Electives:
Course Number
WMS 3170
WMS 4920
WMS 4970
m:These
Course Name
Hrs
Social Justice, Self and Citizenshipm
Internship in Women's Studies (Variable)
Teaching Assistantship in WMS
3
3
3
courses fulfill the multicultural requirement for MSCD general studies
**Check the online class schedule for new courses
Focus Area
Women’s Studies Majors also develop a focus area consisting of an integrated cluster of at least 15 credit
hours in Women’s Studies (five credit courses). In consultation with their Women’s Studies advisor, majors
write a rationale that discusses: 1) Educational goals and personal history that has led to this degree plan; 2)
personal career and/or educational goals; 3) How the cluster of courses chosen for the focus area contribute
to achieving goals. This rationale is an important advising tool that provides direction and focus to the
student’s curriculum.
Electives:
Course Number
WMS 2770
WMS 3050
WMS 3070
WMS 3310
WMS 346B
WMS 3470
WMS 3480
WMS 3500
WMS 3600
WMS 3670
WMS 3700
WMS 3900
WMS 3910
WMS 3920
WMS 4100
WMS 4250
WMS 425G
WMS 425I
Course Name
Gender and Communication
Psychology of Gender
Psychology of Sexual Orientation
Women and the Law
Sociology of Sexually
Biology of Women
Psychology of Women
Social Work with Gays and Lesbians
Social Work with Women
Contemporary Issues in WMS (Variable) *
Psychology of Group Prejudice
Special Topics (Variable)*
Women's Spirituality
Women's Health Issues
Human Trafficking
Topics in Women's Studies (Variable)*
Female Offender
Women and Violence
Hrs
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
WMS 4980
WMS 3670
*:
Independent Study
Contemporary Issues in WMS (Variable) *
3
3
Metro State College Requirement
Checklist
· 5 Core Required courses in WMS
· 3 Area Requirements (AR) in WMS
· Focus Area in WMS
15 hours
9 hours
15 hours
Total: 39 hours
· Minimum 40 upper division hours overall (includes Gen Studies, Major, Minor,
Electives
· Minimum 120 hours total (includes Gen Studies, Major, Minor, Electives)
In addition to these required classes, the student must take 25 credit hours of electives, 12 hours of
which should be upper division. It is also strongly recommended that the student complete an internship in a
corporate, private non-profit or government agency that serves women. If you are interested in becoming a
Women's Studies major, please set up an appointment to get some preliminary advising by calling 303-5568441 or by e-mailing Dr. Maurice Hamington.
** Note: Feminist Theory and Senior Seminar are sequential courses. Feminist Theory is only offered
during the Fall Semester and Senior Seminar is only offered in the Spring Semester. Feminist Theory is a
prerequisite for Senior Seminar.