Major

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies offers a range of interdisciplinary courses. The major is administered by the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Faculty Steering Committee. Students design their major plans in consultation with the program chair, Eng-Beng Lim. Students interested in becoming majors should consult the co-chairs well in advance of their intended declaration of a major.

Major Requirements (10 courses)

2 Gateway Courses

WGSS 1 Intersections
WGSS 2 Introduction to Queer Studies
WGSS 3 Global Race x Global Migration
WGSS 4 Introduction to Disability Studies

2 Methods/Fields Courses

Choose from the following options:

WGSS 12 Feminist/Queer Theories and Methods
WGSS 13 Transnational Feminism
WGSS 65.06 Radical Sexuality
WGSS 66 Introduction to Black Feminist Thought

2 Electives

Electives can be selected from any WGSS offering.

1 Culminating Experience

WGSS 80 Seminar in WGSS

3 Concentration Courses

Possible areas of concentration include:

Race and Intersectionality
Queer and Trans Studies
Transnational and Decolonial Feminisms
Women's and Feminist Histories, Movements, and Practices
Gender, Society, and Culture

If you wish to Major:

Schedule an appointment with the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program Chair, Eng-Beng Lim.

Note: WGSS 07 (First-Year Seminars) cannot be counted towards a WGSS Major or Minor. Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 98 and 99 (Honors Thesis) carry two credits toward degree requirements but count as only one credit toward major requirements.