B.A. Degree with a Major in Women’s and Gender Studies

Participants in the Women's and Gender Studies major not only learn about gender experience from a variety of disciplines, but also directly apply their knowledge in the framework of an internship or directed study. Women's and Gender Studies students also gain professional experience through Berea College's Labor Program as teaching associates or as workers in the office of Women's and Gender Studies.

Requirements for the Major

A major in Women’s and Gender Studies is achieved by the completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for the degree:

Required Core Courses

WGS 102 (also HIS), 124, 127, 315, 350

Required Capstone Course

WGS 450

Required Distribution Courses

One of the following: WGS 386/486, 390/490, 395/495, 397/497, 398/498

One (1) additional course from the following: WGS 302 (Intro to Queer Theory), HIS 335 (Masculinities and Empire), WGS 236 (also HLT), and other courses approved by Women's and Gender Studies Program.

Two (2) additional courses, one chosen from a Social Science area, and one from a Humanities area, as follows:

Social Science Area

WGS 102 (also HIS), WGS 202 (also AFR and PSC), 207 (also CFS), 220 (also APS), 225 (also AFR, APS, PSJ, SENS), 236 (also HLT), 310 (also COM), 325 (also SOC), 366 (also CFS), and other courses approved by the Women's and Gender Studies Program.

Humanities Area

WGS 135 (also AFR and ENG), 211 (also REL), 212 (also AFR and ENG), 223 (also REL), 237 (also ENG), and other courses approved by the Women's and Gender Studies Program.
A total of 10 courses is required.

Exploring the Major

Students interested in this major should take WGS 124 for an introduction.

Admission to the Major

No additional or special curricular requirements must be met for admission to the Women’s and Gender Studies major.

Course Sequencing Considerations

WGS 124, 228, 315, 350, and 450 should be taken in sequence. WGS 450 is to be taken during the senior year.

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Posted: 8-30-2012

Updated by Wanda Burch