Offered in: Chicago

The Women's and Gender Studies minor provides an opportunity to explore multiple perspectives on historical and contemporary issues concerning women, gender and sexuality. Courses use feminist frameworks to analyze gender and sexuality in relation to race, ethnicity, class, nationality, ability and other factors that shape experiences, identities and cultures. Courses also examine social institutions and networks of power while considering avenues of resistance, justice and transformation.

The WGS minor complements a variety of majors and provides a valuable foundation for pursuing work in education, journalism, business, public affairs, the arts, the humanities and the social sciences.

Advising

Students undertaking or considering a minor in WGS should contact the director of the WGS program to discuss their course of study.

Requirements

Six courses (18 credit hours) are required for the Women's and Gender Studies minor.

• Three WGS Core courses, one at the 100 level, one at the 200 level, and one at the 300 level.
• Three electives, fulfilled with WGS Core courses and/or Interdisciplinary courses for WGS credit; no more than one elective may be at the 100 level.
• Transfer students must complete at least two WGS courses, including one at the 300 level, at Roosevelt University.
• All courses counting toward the WGS Minor must be passed with a C- or higher.

Note: WGS Core courses are those that originate in WGS and have the WGS prefix; WGS Interdisciplinary courses are those with a Women's and Gender Studies attribute.