Shirley Glines

Women’s Studies courses brought together many passions for me, and eventually led to my now being in an M.Ed. program in order to teach women’s history at the college level.
- Shirley Glines ’00, interdisciplinary studies major, women’s studies minor

Courses Offered

** Please see this page if you matriculated before Fall 2005. **

Design your own contract in the core course, and then follow a program that suits your interests and goals. The Women’s Studies minor works with your major to strengthen your overall program of study.

The interdisciplinary 16-credit program consists of a common core course, four courses chosen by the student from throughout the University curriculum, and a one-credit capstone project.

Core Course:

WSDI 2500

Approved Courses – complete 12 credits, at least nine credits must be at the 3000/4000 level: 12

– end of Approved Courses group –

Only one Approved Course may be selected from the student’s major field of study. At least 12 credits of the minor must be completed before the Internship occurs. WS 4000 is limited to three credits in the minor. Students may submit a Student Request form to the Women’s Studies Council Chair to request consideration of another course to meet the Approved Course.

*All course information is from the 2005-2006 Catalog.

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