2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor


Program Description

An undergraduate certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies can be completed by non-degree  students who wish to gain a professional credential for working with women and on women’s/gender issues in various occupations. To be admitted, students must hold an undergraduate degree at either the bachelor or associate level in any area, with a 2.0 minimum GPA. A minimum grade of “C” is required for each course counted toward the certificate. Electives must be at least 3000-level and from two different disciplines; see approved course list for available options or confirm with the program director.

Admission Requirements

To declare the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies minor students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and they must have completed WGS 2000   (Wright State Core Area 5). A minimum grade of “C” is required for all courses counted toward the minor, including WGS 2000 , and no more than two courses may be from the same discipline.

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Program Requirements:


I. Program Requirements/Prerequisites: 9 Hours


II. Electives: 12 Hours


  • One approved WGS course in Gender and Sexuality
  • One approved WGS course in Fine Arts/Humanities
  • One approved WGS course in Social Sciences
  • One approved WGS course in Multicultural or International Perspectives

* All electives must be 3000 level or above and at least one of these must be at the 4000 level. At least two courses must be 4000-level and above. Students should refer to the approved WGS course list for available options within each category or confirm with the Program Director.

Total: 21 Hours