This minor offers students the opportunity to think critically about gender and sexuality within the complex weave of cultural, historical, political, and social forces, recognizing that gender and sexuality are deeply shaped by context, location, and other significant identities, such as race, class, nationality, religion, age, and ability.
The GSS minor consists of 20 units, including two core courses and three upper division elective courses approved by the Gender Studies Advisor. To include lower-division courses in their minor, students may also complete a minor of 24 units that includes one core course and at least five elective courses (of which 16 units must be upper division).
Alternative Courses
If electives of the GSS minor are not offered during a given semester, there are possible alternative courses that may substitute for the minor requirements. These courses include Psychology 409 (Multicultural Psychology), Spanish 386 (Chicano Literature), and Philosophy 217 (Power and Oppression), among others. To discuss other possible courses for approval, please consult with your the GSS advisor Cathy Irwin.
Degree Requirements
Total program: 20 semester hours
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 314 | Sexuality and Gender Issues | 4 |
| ANTH 333 | Women Across Cultures | 4 |
| or ANTH 334 | Women's Experience in the US | |
| Total Semester Hours | 8 | |
Humanities and Fine Arts Electives
A minimum of 8 semester hours in upper division courses from the following courses or others approved by the Gender Studies advisor.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 415 | Women Writers | 4 |
| ENG 420 | Queer Literature | 4 |
| PHIL 317 | Power and Oppression | 4 |
| PHIL 370 | Contemporary Issues in Philosophy: Love and Sex | 4 |
| PHOT 365 | The Female Frame | 4 |
| REL 390 | Topics in Religion | 4 |
| SPAN 386 | Chicano Literature | 4 |
| RCS 380 | Feminist Rhetorics | 4 |
| RCS 390 | Queer Theory and BIPOC Rhetorics | 4 |
| THAR 370 | Theatre and Community | 4 |
Social Science Electives
A minimum of 4 semester hours from the following courses or other upper division courses approved by the Gender Studies advisor.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ASHD 301 | Human Sexuality | 4 |
| SOC 315 | Race and Ethnicity | 4 |
| SOC 331 | Gender Inequality | 4 |
| ANTH 333 | Women Across Cultures | 4 |
| ANTH 334 | Women's Experience in the US | 4 |
| EDUC 301 | Human Sexuality for Educators | 4 |
| EDUC 420 | Sex, Drugs, and Health Education | 2 |
| PSY 409 | Multicultural Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 450 | Selected Topics | 4 |
| MGMT 358 | Culture and Gender Issues in Management | 4 |