Minor in Women's and Gender Studies (18 credit hours)The minor in WGS offers an excellent inter- and multi-disciplinary curriculum that examines women, girls and gender throughout history and across cultures. WGS courses teach critical thinking though an examination of the historical and contemporary problems facing women locally, nationally and globally. Students expand their understanding of gender difference, cultural diversity and social change as they complete an 18-hour program of study from among a wide variety of classes in numerous fields and disciplines. WGS courses in history, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, English, religion, anthropology, political science, law and other areas enable students to pursue a specialized focus which enhances their major in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences. The minor also provides sufficient flexibility to allow for the creation of a course of study especially suited to the individual interests of students.Requirements for the MinorA minor in Women’s and Gender Studies requires 18 credits. Nine credits must be in upper division courses (that is, 300 and 400) and no more than nine credits may overlap with your major. Reading courses on selected topics may be arranged with individual faculty members.Previously taken courses that focused on women, girls and gender may already count toward a minor. A maximum of six hours of other coursework may be applied to the minor. An appointment is required with:
Women's and Gender Studies Haag Hall, room 204B (816) 235-5220 wgs@umkc.edu
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