WOMEN’S STUDIES
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Minor
Women’s Studies
Certificate Program
Women’s Studies
Interim Coordinator:
Pamela Schram
209M Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
537-5255
The university offers a minor and certificate program in Women’s Studies. The program combines a variety of disciplines to explore issues of gender and sexuality from a feminist perspective. Moreover, the program seeks to understand how discrimination based on the intersections of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, class and sexual orientation affects us all. By approaching the study of gender from multiple perspectives – from many disciplines, with theory and through practice, and from women’s as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender perspectives – it becomes evident how feminist studies help us to propagate our abilities to rectify injustices and create a more equitable society. Students should consult with the coordinator when choosing elective courses.
MINOR IN WOMEN’S STUDIES
Requirements (28 units)
Requirements for a minor in Women’s Studies:
General Women’s Studies Emphasis
1. Sixteen units chosen from:
ANTH 333. Sex and Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (4)
ART 305. Women and Art (4)
BIOL 314. Biology of Human Sexuality (4)
COMM 401. Gender, Race and Media (4)
COMM 411. Gender and Communication (4)
COMM 511. Feminist Contributions to Communication Theories (4)
COMM 364. Topics in Human Communication (when the topic is
Gay/Lesbian Relationships (4)
CJUS 451. Women and Crime (4)
CJUS 462 Domestic Violence and the Criminal Justice System (4)
ECON 333. Political Economy of Women: Money, Sex, Race, and Power (4)
May choose only one of the following two courses:
ECON 357. Political Economy of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and
Transgendered People (4)
WSTD 357. Political Economy of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and
Transgendered People (4)
ENG 319. Studies in Literary Diversity: Gay Literature (4)
ENG 319. Studies in Literary Diversity: Lesbian Literature (4)
ENG 321. Studies in Language and Linguistics: Language and Gender (4)
May choose only one of the following two courses:
ENG 336. Women Writers (4)
WSTD 336 Women Writers (4)
FLAN 320. Masterpieces of Literature: Hispanic Women Writers (4)
FREN 336. Francophone Women Writers (4)
HSCI 404. Women’s Health Issues (4)
HIST 344. Women in U.S. History: 1620-1865 (4)
HIST 345. Women in U.S. History: 1865-Present (4)
May choose only one of the following three courses:
HUM 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
NSCI 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
SSCI 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
PHIL 364. Philosophy of Race and Ethnicity (4)
PHIL 367. Gender and Philosophy (4)
PSCI 340. Sex and Politics (4)
PSYC 331. The Psychology of Women (4)
PSYC 341. Women and Violence (4)
PSYC 349. The Psychology of Gays and Lesbians (4)
SOC 336. Black Women and Feminism (4)
SOC 444. Sociology of Gender (4)
TA 466. Issues in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transgender Theatre (4)
WSTD 103. Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Studies (4)
WSTD 300. Feminist Research Methods (4)
WSTD 390. Topics in Women’s Studies (4)
WSTD 450. Queer Theory (4)
WSTD 575. Internship in Women’s Programs and Services (2) for a total of (4)
WSTD 595. Independent Study (2-5) for a maximum of (8)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Emphasis
1. WSTD 103. Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Studies (4)
2. Eight units chosen from:
COMM 364. Topics in Human Communication (when the topic is Gay/
Lesbian Relationships) (4)
May choose only one of the following two courses:
ECON 357. Political Economy of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and
Transgendered People (4)
WSTD 357. Political Economy of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and
Transgendered People (4)
ENG 319. Studies in Literary Diversity: Gay Literature (4)
ENG 319. Studies in Literary Diversity: Lesbian Literature (4)
PSYC 301. Psychology of Human Sexuality (4)
PSYC 349. The Psychology of Gays and Lesbians (4)
TA 466. Issues in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
Theatre (4)
WSTD 450. Queer Theory (4)
2. Four units chosen from any other Women’s Studies course or cross-listed elective.
Literature, Media and the Arts Emphasis
ART 305. Women and Art (4)
COMM 401. Gender, Race and Media (4)
COMM 411. Gender and Communication (4)
COMM 511. Feminist Contributions to Communication Theories (4)
COMM 364. Topics in Human Communication (when the topic is
Gay/Lesbian Relationships) (4)
ENG 319. Studies in Literary Diversity: Gay Literature (4)
ENG 319. Studies in Literary Diversity: Lesbian Literature (4)
ENG 321. Studies in Language and Linguistics: Language
and Gender (4)
May choose only one of the following two courses:
ENG 336. Women Writers (4)
WSTD 336. Women Writers (4)
FLAN 320. Masterpieces of Literature: Hispanic Women Writers (4)
FREN 336. Francophone Women Writers (4)
May choose only one of the following three courses:
HUM 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
NSCI 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
SSCI 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
PHIL 364. Philosophy of Race and Ethnicity (4)
PHIL 367. Gender and Philosophy (4)
TA 466. Issues in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
Theatre (4)
WSTD 103. Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Studies (4)
WSTD 300. Feminist Research Methods (4)
WSTD 390. Topics in Women’s Studies (4)
WSTD 450. Queer Theory (4)
WSTD 575. Internship in Women’s Programs and Services (2) for a
total of (4)
WSTD 595. Independent Study (2-5) for a maximum of (8)
2. Four units chosen from any other Women’s Studies course or cross-listed elective.
Society and Social Justice Emphasis
1. Twelve units chosen from:
ANTH 333. Sex and Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (4)
CJUS 451. Women and Crime (4)
CJUS 462 Domestic Violence and the Criminal Justice System (4)
ECON 333. Political Economy of Women: Money, Sex, Race, and Power (4)
May choose only one of the following two courses:
ECON 357. Political Economy of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and
Transgendered People (4)
WSTD 357. Political Economy of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and
Transgendered People (4)
HIST 344. Women in U.S. History: 1620-1865 (4)
HIST 345. Women in U.S. History: 1865-Present (4)
May choose only one of the following three courses:
HUM 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
NSCI 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
SSCI 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
PSCI 340. Sex and Politics (4)
PSYC 331. The Psychology of Women (4)
PSYC 341. Women and Violence (4)
PSYC 349. The Psychology of Gays and Lesbians (4)
SOC 336. Black Women and Feminism (4)
SOC 444. Sociology of Gender (4)
WSTD 103. Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Studies (4)
WSTD 300. Feminist Research Methods (4)
WSTD 390. Topics in Women’s Studies (4)
WSTD 450. Queer Theory (4)
WSTD 575. Internship in Women’s Programs and Services (2) for a total of (4)
WSTD 595. Independent Study (2-5) for a maximum of (8)
2. Four units chosen from any other Women’s Studies course or cross-listed elective.
Special Topic Courses: Students may receive credit toward an elective for the Women’s Studies Minor for special topic courses offered in other departments that take gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation as the main focus of the course. Contact the coordinator of the Women’s Studies Program for permission.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Certificates may be earned by regularly matriculated or extended learning students and denote successful completion of a prescribed program of study designated to a) impart specified professional/vocational/career competencies; or b) produce mastery of the content of sub-field of an academic major (discipline); or c) provide exposure to the range of materials in a traditional or emerging interdisciplinary field. Certain certificate programs contain 600-level courses as requirements and/or electives. These 600-level courses may not be taken by undergraduate students. See Page 57 for additional certificate information.
Certificate in Women’s Studies
Certificate requirements (28 units)
1. Twenty-eight units chosen from:
ANTH 333. Sex and Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (4)
ART 305. Women and Art (4)
BIOL 314. Biology of Human Sexuality (4)
COMM 401. Gender, Race and Media (4)
COMM 411. Gender and Communication (4)
COMM 364. Topics in Human Communication (when the topic is
Gay/Lesbian Relationships (4)
CJUS 451. Women and Crime (4)
ECON 333. Political Economy of Women: Money, Sex, Race, and
Power (4)
May choose only one of the following two courses:
ECON 357. Political Economy of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and
Transgendered People (4)
WSTD 357. Political Economy of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and
Transgendered People (4)
ENG 319. Studies in Literary Diversity: Gay Literature (4)
ENG 319. Studies in Literary Diversity: Lesbian Literature (4)
May choose only one of the following two courses:
ENG 336. Women Writers (4)
WSTD 336 Women Writers (4)
FLAN 320. Masterpieces of Literature: Hispanic Women Writers (4)
HSCI 404. Women’s Health Issues (4)
HIST 344. Women in U.S. History: 1620-1865 (4)
HIST 345. Women in U.S. History: 1865-Present (4)
May choose only one of the following three courses:
HUM 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
NSCI 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
SSCI 325. Perspectives on Gender (4)
PHIL 364. Philosophy of Race and Ethnicity (4)
PHIL 367. Gender and Philosophy (4)
PSCI 340. Sex and Politics (4)
PSYC 331. The Psychology of Women (4)
PSYC 341. Women and Violence (4)
PSYC 349. The Psychology of Gays and Lesbians (4)
SOC 336. Black Women and Feminism (4)
SOC 444. Sociology of Gender (4)
TA 466. Issues in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Theatre (4)
WSTD 100. Introduction to Women’s Studies (4)
WSTD 103. Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Studies (4)
WSTD 300. Feminist Research Methods (4)
WSTD 390. Topics in Women’s Studies (4)
WSTD 420. Feminist Theory (4)
WSTD 425. Women as Agents of Social Change (4)
WSTD 450. Queer Theory (4)
WSTD 575. Internship in Women’s Programs and Services (2) for a total of (4)
WSTD 595. Independent Study (2-5) for a maximum of (8)
COURSE OFFERINGS IN WOMEN’S STUDIES (WSTD)
Lower Division
100. Introduction to Women’s Studies
An introduction to the growing body of women’s studies scholarship. Includes feminist theories of gender stratification and introduces women’s issues, experiences and achievements in a variety of fields. Formerly WSTD 200 (GE=D4) (4 units)
103. Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies
Interdisciplinary overview of the field of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender studies. Explores both historical events and contemporary issues related to LGBT Studies, drawing readings from various academic disciplines including anthropology, the arts, communication studies, history, literature, philosophy, psychology, the sciences, sociology and women’s studies. (4 units)
Upper Division
300. Feminist Research Methods
Development and implementation of research (quantitative or qualitative) that explores in depth one or more facets of women’s experiences. (4 units)
336. Women Writers
Literary analysis of selected works by women writers, with special emphasis on historical and contemporary issues of women’s lives. (Also offered as ENG 336. Students may not receive credit for both.) (4 units)
357. Political Economy of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgendered
People
Examination of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) households and individuals within the economy, including topics such as “gay consumer markets,” the division of labor within LGBT households, and discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Also offered as ECON 357, students may not receive credit for both.) (4 units)
390. Topics in Women’s Studies
Examination of selected topics of current interest in women’s studies. May be repeated for credit as topics change. (4 units)
420. Feminist Theory
Survey of feminist theory. Formerly a topic under WSTD 390. Prerequisite: WSTD 100 or consent of instructor. (4 units)
425. Women as Agents of Social Change
Historical and contemporary analysis of women as agents of social change, including responses to gender-based discrimination, consideration of feminist theories of social change and debates over desired directions for the future of societies. Prerequisite: WSTD 100 or consent of instructor. (4 units)
450. Queer Theory
Introduction to queer theory through an examination of key theoretical texts, providing an interdisciplinary survey of theories of sexual diversity within changing historical and cultural contexts. (4 units)
575. Internship in Women’s Programs and Services
Supervised work and study in private or public organizations involving women’s issues. May be repeated once for credit, a total of eight units may apply toward graduation. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: consent of the Women’s Studies Program Committee coordinator. (2-4 units)
595. Independent Study
Investigation of special topics in women’s studies that are not covered by the curricular offerings in women’s studies or the cross-listed offerings from other departments. No more than eight units of independent study may be applied toward the minor or certificate in women’s studies. Prerequisites: junior standing, consent of instructor and approval by the Women’s Studies Program Committee coordinator. (2-5 units)