This interdisciplinary dual degree graduate minor is administered by the Women's Studies program. Each student's major and minor is planned by the student and the Women's Studies graduate adviser in consultation with the student's graduate adviser in his or her major field.
MASTER'S REQUIREMENTS: Master's-level dual-title degree students are required to take 9 credits of course work in Women's Studies: WMNST 501 Feminist Perspectives on Research and Teaching (3 credits); WMNST 502 Global Feminism (3 credits); and WMNST 507 Feminist Theory (3 credits). Students also must complete 3 additional credits in Women's Studies, chosen in consultation with the Women's Studies graduate adviser.
DOCTORAL REQUIREMENTS: Doctoral-level dual-title degree students are required to take 9 credits of course work in Women's Studies: WMNST 501 Feminist Perspectives on Research and Teaching (3 credits); WMNST 502 Global Feminism (3 credits); and WMNST 507 Feminist Theory (3 credits). Students also must complete 9 additional credits of Women's Studies course work (at least 6 of which should be at the 500 level), chosen in consultation with the Women's Studies graduate adviser.
The minor requires a minimum of 9 credits of Women's Studies courses for a master's degree and 15 credits for a doctorate. These credits are in addition to the requirements for the student's major. Six credits consist of required course in feminist theory (3) and feminist methodology (3). The remaining credits may include a combination of WMNST 400- and 500-level courses, as well as special topics courses (numbered 497 and 597) and independent/individual studies (496 and 596).
Prescribed courses (6 credits): WMNST 507 Feminist Theory; WMNST 501 Feminist Perspectives on Research and Teaching. Additional courses (a minimum of 3 credits at the 500 level).
Last Revised by the Department: Summer Session 2007
Blue Sheet Item #: 35-06-540
Review Date: 4/10/07