Requirements for a Minor in Women's Studies

Women's studies undergraduate minors must complete a minimum of 18 credits of coursework, with a grade of C or better in each course. Interested students should complete a minor application and return it to Maureen Mulenga, Women's Studies Department, 134 Willard Building, University Park, PA 16802.

Undergraduate students enrolled in, or interested in enrolling in, the Women's Studies BA, BS, or minor programs should see Maureen Mulenga for advising.

To schedule an advising appointment, click here. To contact Maureen directly, call 814-863-8435 or stop by 134 Willard Building.

Core courses: 6 Credits

WMNST 001, 301

List A: Women's Studies Humanities List

WMNST 003 Introduction to Women, Humanities and the Arts
WMNST 101 The African American Woman (WOC)
WMNST 104 Women and the American Experience
WMNST 116 Family and Sex Roles in Modern History
WMNST 117 Women in Modern History
WMNST 137 Women and Religion
WMNST 194 Women Writers
WMNST 197 Freshman Seminar
WMNST 406 Women and World Literature (NWW)
WMNST 407 Women and Theatre
WMNST 419 The History of Feminist Thought
WMNST 421 The History of European Women
WMNST 457 The History of Women in Science
WMNST 462 Reading Black, Reading Feminist
WMNST 490 Women Writers and their Worlds
WMNST 497 Special Topics

List B: Women's Studies Natural & Social Sciences List

WMNST 005 Introduction to Women, Science , Technology and Engineering
WMNST 102 Women of Color: Cross Cultural Perspectives (WOC)
WMNST 103 Racism and Sexism (WOC)
WMNST 110 Sociology of Sex Roles
WMNST 116 Family and Sex Roles in Modern History
WMNST 117 Women in Modern History
WMNST 136 Women, Minorities & Employment (WOC)
WMNST 205 Women, Minorities & the Media (WOC)
WMNST 250 Sexual Identity over the Lifespan
WMNST 297 Special topics course number
WMNST 410 Spirit, Space, Survival: Contemporary black Women (WOC)
WMNST 419 the History of Feminist Thought
WMNST 420 Women in Developing Countries (WOC)
WMNST 423 RApe and Sexual Victimization
WMNST 424 The Female in Exercise and Sports
WMNST 452 Women's Health Issues
WMNST 453 Women and the Criminal Justice System
WMNST 455 Gender Roles in Communication
WMNST 458 Critical Issues in Reproduction
WMNST 471 Psychology of Gender
WMNST 476 Anthropology of gender (NWW)
WMNST 497 Special Topics

WMNST Electives - choose 2 from list A or B.

Total: 18 credits

*When choosing WMNST courses, all students must take at least 1 course which focuses on either WOC or NWW. These courses are designated on list A and B as WOC/NWW courses.

For more information on how to integrate these experiences into the Women's Studies major requirements, contact Women's Studies Advisor Maureen Mulenga.