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DEGREE: BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)
MAJOR: WOMEN & GENDER STUDIES
Women & Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program that seeks to study history and culture from women's perspectives and to deepen the methods of academic pursuit by acknowledging the critical place of gender. Women & Gender Studies encourages a reexamination of traditional methods and concepts, supports new kinds of research, and allows students to better understand the changing roles and behavior of men and women in the contemporary world.
While we strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, the only authoritative sources for information about the course catalog and requirements can be found at the following University webpages:
Course Search,
University Breadth Requirements, and College of Arts and Sciences Breadth Requirements. Requirements listed are for a B.A. from the College of Arts and Sciences.
Majors must take
30 WOMS Credits, 12 required as listed below:
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS |
Course Title | Credits |
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WOMS 200 | Cultural Introduction to Sexualities and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WOMS 201 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
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WOMS 313 | Theory and Methods in Feminism | 3 |
| WOMS 410 | The Study of Women's Studies | 3 |
The remaining 18 credits of coursework come from WOMS courses or sections cross-listed with WOMS and can be found on
UD Course Search.
Women & Gender Studies Capstone Course Requirement: Every senior Women & Gender Studies major must enroll in the 3 credit capstone course, The Study of Women's Studies (WOMS 410). This course is offered once a year in the Spring semester. If a student plans to graduate in the Fall or Winter, they should arrange to take the capstone course during the preceding Spring semester.
A minimum grade of C- is required in each course.
ELECTIVES
After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.
