WMST 1101. Introduction to Women's Studies. (3) Introduction to values associated with gender and basic issues confronting women in society, from a variety of cultural and feminist perspectives. (Fall, Spring) 

WMST 2050. Topics in Women's Studies. (1-3) Credit hours vary with topics. Special topics in Women's Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand) 

WMST 2051.  Topics in Women's Studies. (3) (W)  Special topics in Women's Studies.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.  (On demand) 

WMST 2110.  Women and the Media.  (3)  Crosslisted as COMM 2110.  Examination of messages about women as conveyed in contemporary media (magazines, newspapers, videos, the Internet, video games, television, and movies.)  The role of gender in the power structures of the media producers is also analyzed.  (Fall) 

WMST 2120.  African American Women.  (3)  Crosslisted as AFRS 4120.  This course explores how cultural, political, historical and economic factors shape African American women's positions and opportunities in society today.  (On demand)

WMST 2123.  Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective.  (3)  Crosslisted as ANTH 2123.  A cross-cultural survey of the lives of women and the dynamics of gender throughout the world.  Uses anthropological research to examine how gender influences evolution, social stratification, work, kinship, and perceptions of the body.  (Alternate years)

WMST 2150. U. S. Women's History to 1877. (3)  Crosslisted as HIST 2150.  A survey of women's experience in the U. S. from colonization through the civil war and reconstruction.  Special emphasis on the evolution of women's public roles and the impact of class, race, and region in shaping women's lives. (Alternate years) 

WMST 2251. U.S. Women's History since 1877. (3) Crosslisted as HIST 2151.  A survey of women's experience in the U.S. from reconstruction to the present.  Special emphasis on work, family, and feminism, and the impact of class, race, and region in shaping women's lives. (Alternate years) 

WMST 2252.  European Women's History. (3) Crosslisted as HIST 2152.  An exploration of women's experiences in western Europe and Russia, covering topics of religion, work, family, and politics. (Alternate years)

WMST 3050. Topics in Women's Studies. (3) Special topics in Women's Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)  

WMST 3051.  Topics in Women's Studies. (3) (W)  Special topics in Women's Studies.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.  (On demand) 

WMST 3102. Changing Realities of Women's Lives. (3) (W) Influence of gender, race and class stereotypes on women's identities and choices. Examination of women's individual circumstances through writing. (Fall, Spring, Summer) 

WMST 3110. Gender and Communication. (3) Crosslisted as COMM 3110.  Examination of the relationship between language and gender.  Topics covered include how language shapes perceptions of men/women; gender differences in verbal and nonverbal communication; and gendered communication in relationships, friendships, and the workplace.  (Spring)

WMST 3111.  Women in Judaism.  (3)  Crosslisted as RELS 3111.  A survey of the roles and activities of Jewish women throughout Jewish history, as it is portrayed in a diverse sampling of Jewish religious literature and practice.  (Alternate years)

WMST 3112.  Women's Diaries and Women's Experience. (3)  This course examines why women keep diaries, how diaries provide an understanding of women's experiences, and how diaries may be read as literature.  (Fall, Spring)

WMST 3130.  Perspectives on Motherhood. (3) Examination of the social, political, and economic conditions surrounding motherhood in the U.S.; explores the history and representations of motherhood, contraceptive/abortion issues, pregnancy and birthing practices, gender-neutral, same-sex, and bi-racial parenting.  (Spring)

WMST 3131.  History of Sexuality. (3)  Crosslisted as HIST 3131.  An exploration of the roots of our modern attitudes toward sexuality beginning with ancient Greece and Rome, Judaism, and Christianity. Examination of changing attitudes and practices from the Enlightenment to the Victorians.  Discussion of marriage, fertility control, abortion, prostitution, and homosexuality. (On demand) 

WMST 3150.  Body Image.  (3)  This course will discuss body image through varying perspectives:  size discrimination, advertising and consumerism, eating disorders, cosmetic surgery, self-image/male gaze, health vs. beauty, etc.  All perspectives will be examined as they are projected across the intersection of sexism, racism, classism, ageism and sexuality.  (Yearly) 

WMST 3160.  Gender and Education.  (3)  This course explores the relationship between gender and education, primarily in the context of formalized schooling.  Topics include the history of women's education; gender identity and socialization; gender discrimination and biases in curriculum and classroom teaching; gender gaps in academic performance; and the relationship between educational choices and gender.  (Alternate years)

WMST 3212.  Women and Peacebuilding. (3) Exploration of the contributions women can make and have made to peacebuilding and conflict-resolution. (On demand) 

WMST 3220. Feminist Thought. (3) (W) Cross‑cultural and interdisciplinary survey of the main traditions of feminist theory in the context of their historical and philosophical roots. (Yearly) 

WMST 3221.  Feminist Thought.  (3)  Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary survey of the main traditions of feminist theory in the context of their historical and philosophical roots.  (On demand) 

WMST 3226.  Psychology of Women. (3)  Crosslisted as PSYC 3126.  Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Application of research in developmental, experimental, and clinical psychology to issues regarding women and gender.  Includes such topics as gender-role development, gender differences in cognitive abilities and performance, psychological perspectives on women's physical and mental health, and violence toward women. (Spring) 

WMST 3227. Feminist Philosophy. (3)  Crosslisted as PHIL 3227.  Views of contemporary feminist and female philosophers on traditional philosophical issues such as ethics, human nature, the construction of knowledge, modes of social and political organization, the relationship between the mind and the body, and the nature of God. (Yearly) 

WMST 3231. Working Women/Women in Business. (3) Historical, sociological, legal, personal, and cross-cultural issues affecting working women. (Summer) 

WMST 3803. Independent Study. (3) Prerequisite: permission of instructor and Women's Studies Coordinator. Supervised individual study and/or field‑based experience in a topic or area of Women's Studies of particular interest to the student. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)  

WMST 4050. Topics in Women's Studies. (1-3) Prerequisite and credit hours vary with topics. Special topics in Women's Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand) 

WMST 4051.  Topics in Women's Studies. (3) (W)  Special topics in Women's Studies.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.  (On demand)

WMST 4120.  Women's Studies International.  (3)  Crosslisted as INTL 3120. This course will explore policies affecting women's lives across international borders and will look at a range of topics from divorce, marriage, violence against women and abortion to work and poverty.  (Fall)

WMST 4130.  Female Adolescence in America.  (3)  This course explores the modern cultural, social and personal experience of young females in America.  The central focus of the course will be the social construction of femininity and how it impacts female adolescents.  We will examine the influence of race/ethnicity, class, and sexuality upon the lives of female adolescents.  (Yearly)

WMST 4165. Sociology of Women. (3)  Crosslisted as SOCY 4165.  Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or WMST 1101.   Junior standing or permission of the instructor required.  Examines how the social world of women is influenced by their race, ethnicity, and class. Attention is given to changing roles of women in public and private spheres, and to the role conflict that arises as women attempt to meet obligation in families, communities, and the workplace. (Yearly) 

WMST 4191. Women's Health Issues. (3)  Crosslisted as NURS 4191.  Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Exploration of contemporary issues in women's health from the feminist and women's health movement perspectives. (Fall) 

WMST 4228.  French Women Writers in Translation.  (3) Prerequisites: junior standing and ENGL 1102 or equivalent. Advanced studies of literature and criticism by French women writers in English translation, with a focus on women's issues from a cross-cultural perspective.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.  Course conducted in English. (On demand) 

WMST 4260.  Women:  Middle Age and Beyond. (3) Crosslisted as GRNT 4260.  Position of older women in society and the particular problems of and issues for women as they age.  (Yearly)

WMST 4401.  Internship in Women's Studies.  (3) Prerequisites:  Declared Women's Studies minor and permission from the Director of Women's Studies.  Research and in-service training in cooperative community organizations that provide services to women and their families.  Specific content based on a contract between the student, supervising professor, and community organization.  Graded on a H/P/NC basis.  (On demand)

WMST 4601. Senior Colloquium. (3) Prerequisites: completion of 15 hours in women's studies, or permission of instructor. Critical examination of selected issues. (On demand)