Course Descriptions
WMST 1101. Introduction to Women's Studies. (VC) (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 3050. Topics in Women's Studies. (3) 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) Influence of gender, race and class stereotypes of women's identities and choices. Examination of women's individual circumstances through writing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
WMST 3201. Feminist Thought. (VL) (3) Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary survey of the main traditions of feminist theory in the context of their historical and philosophical roots. Required for Women's Studies minor. (On demand)
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) (1-3G) Prerequisite and credit hours vary with topics. Special topics in Women's Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)
WMST 4101. Applied Research/Field Work. (C) (3) (3G) Prerequisite: permission of the Women's Studies Coordinator. Research and in-service training in cooperative community organizations which provide services to women and their families. Specific content based on contract between student, supervising professor and community organization. (On demand)
WMST 4191. Women's Health Issues. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Exploration of contemporary issues in women's health from the feminist and women's health movement perspectives. Same as NURS 4191. (Fall)
WMST 4601. Senior Colloquium. (3)(3G) Prerequisites: completion of 15 hours in Women's Studies, or permission of instructor. Critical examination of selected issues. Required for Women's Studies minor. (On demand)
WMST 5050. Topics in Women's Studies. (1-3) (1-3G) Prerequisites and credit hours vary with topics. Special topics in Women's Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)
WMST 6050. Topics in Women's Studies. (1-3G) Prerequisites and credit hours vary with topics. Special topics in Women's Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)
WMST 6800. Directed Reading/Research. (3G) Prerequisites:
prior written permission of instructor and Women's Studies Coordinator.
Independent investigation of a problem or a topic in Women's Studies,
culminating in a research paper or a final report. Student must
provide a written plan of work before registering for the course.
May be repeated for credit. (On demand)