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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies, BA
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About the Program
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Purdue University offers courses that critically assess the historical and social context and meanings attached to the categories of man and woman as well as the salience of gender identities that exist outside and beyond that dichotomy. Our courses provide students with the opportunity to examine systematically the role and politics of sexuality and to interrogate the discriminatory practices disadvantaging those who reject or fall outside of compulsory heteronormativity. Our program sponsors student engagement on issues central to feminism, promotes equality for all people regardless of the way they express their gender or sexuality, and nurtures academic research and scholarly inquiry that supports these core values.
Please visit Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies for more information.
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Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredLiberal Arts Core Curriculum
Each liberal arts major is designed as a four-year plan of study and includes three types of courses: Major, Core, and Elective. Most students take five courses per semester, with some of each type. Professional academic advisors meet individually with each of our students on a regular basis to help with course selection, academic planning, and career development, as well as to help students find additional resources on campus. For the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum click here . Departmental/Program Major Courses (24 credits)
A. Women’s Studies Required Courses (9 credits)
Required Courses in Women’s Studies (9 credits) B. Women’s Studies Selectives (9 credits)
Select Three Courses in Women’s Studies (9 credits)
C. Liberal Arts Courses (6 credits)
Select Two Courses in Liberal Art (6 credits).
At least (3) credits in Area C must be at the 30000 level or above.
Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (57 credits)
Each liberal arts major is designed as a four-year plan of study and includes three types of courses: Major, Core, and Elective. Most students take five courses per semester, with some of each type. Professional academic advisors meet individually with each of our students on a regular basis to help with course selection, academic planning, and career development, as well as to help students find additional resources on campus. For the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum click here.
Electives (39 - 42 credits)
University Core Requirements
- Human Cultures Humanities
- Human Cultures Behavioral/Social Science
- Information Literacy
- Science #1
- Science #2
- Science, Technology, and Society
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Quantitative Reasoning
For a complete listing of course selectives, visit the Provost’s Website. Prerequisite Information:
For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.
Spring 1st Year
- STAT - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Foreign Language 10200 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Western Heritage - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Spring 2nd Year
- WGSS 48000 - Feminist Theory ♦
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Foreign Language 20200 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Individual & Society - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Natural Science Lab - Credit Hours: 3.00
Fall 3rd Year
- United States Tradition - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Gender Issues - Credit Hours: 3.00
- REQ B - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Spring 3rd Year
- Racial and Ethnic Diversity - Credit Hours: 3.00
- REQ B - Credit Hours: 3.00
- REQ B - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Aesthetic Awareness - Credit Hours: 3.00
Fall 4th Year
- Global Perspectives - Credit Hours: 3.00
- REQ C - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Spring 4th Year
- Other Cultures - Credit Hours: 3.00
- REQ C (30000 or higher) - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Notes
Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in order for a course to be accepted towards the requirements for the Major in Women’s Studies. The P/NP option is not available for this requirement.
2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Arts degree. 32 credit hours at 30000 level or higher required for Bachelor of Arts degree. Liberal Arts offers a streamlined plan of study for students pursuing a second degree outside CLA. Contact the CLA Advising Office for more information. Foreign Language Courses
Foreign Language proficiency requirements vary by program. For acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, (ancient) Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish Critical Course
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