Gender & Women's Studies

Expand your knowledge and understanding of the human experience.

The Gender & Women’s Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program that crosses traditional academic boundaries, pedagogical perspectives and student experiences. The program offers a comprehensive study for students interested in the construction of gender, femininity, masculinity, sexuality and intersectionality. Affiliated faculty offer exciting courses across all disciplines analyzing social and cultural relations through the lens of Gender & Women’s Studies.

A minor in Gender & Women’s Studies complements any major by expanding students’ knowledge and understanding of the human experience and what it means to be gendered. Students who minor in GWST will be well prepared for careers in the arts, educations, communication, politics, law, business, health, human services, counseling, community advocacy and affirmative action programs.

Learn More About This Program

�Ļ�Ӱ��’s��College of Arts & Sciences is your direct connection to a classic, broad-based education to satisfy both your intellectual curiosity and career goals. With a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, small classes and individualized learning opportunities, we put students at the center of all our decisions and events.

We blend the liberal arts with pre-professional courses and hands-on learning to prepare you for careers in the natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities. You’ll learn through small, engaging classes and relationships with faculty mentors; hone your skills to solve problems; and learn to use creativity and critical thinking to make informed decisions.

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Minor in This Program

Declaring a Minor

Shenandoah students��work with their Academic Advisor to declare a minor. Academic Advisors will continue to work with students to ensure that they fulfill all of the requirements to complete the minor.

Incoming students should not indicate their intended minor on their Shenandoah application. Applications are for intended majors only.

Career and Salary Possibilities

A minor in Gender & Women’s Studies complements any major by expanding your knowledge and understanding of the human experience, preparing you for a career in the arts, education, communication, politics, law, business, health, human services, counseling, community advocacy and affirmative action programs.

Career & Professional Development provides a comprehensive range of services and resources to assist Shenandoah students in their career search. Services offered include resume and cover letter building, mock interviews, and professional dining etiquette workshops.

Career & Professional Development at Shenandoah

Classes

Courses Required for the Gender and Women’s Studies��Minor

SOC 312 Social Class and Inequality 3 SOC 315 Gender Issues 3 Total 18

Course	Title	Credit Hours
GWST 100	Gender Issues Across Perspectives	3
GWST 320	Interdisciplinary Seminar in Gender and Women’s Studies	3
Four of the following three-credit courses
GWST/ FILM 200	Images of Women in American Film	3
GWST 301	Theories of Gender	3
GWST/ MCOM 322	History of Gender in Advertising	3
GWST/CJ 335	Women and Crime	3
GWST/ PH 350	Women’s Health	3
GWST 400	SpecialTopics in Gender and Women’s Studies	3
GWST 410	Supervised Individualized Study	3
GWST/ PSY 425	Psychology, Gender and Culture	3��
GWST/ REL 341	Sex and Gender in Religion	3
GWST 420	Women and the Holocaust	3
MCOM 361	Gender and Communication	3
MCOM/ FILM 461	Gender, Sport, Media and Film	3
SOC 251	Marriage and the Family	3
SOC 312	Social Class and Inequality	3
SOC 315	Gender Issues	3
��	��	Total 18

I enjoy the smaller classes because I feel heard and my professors always ensure that I am on track and feel supported. There are so many options and paths to take with choosing classes that the opportunities are endless!”

Isabella Morello ’21 | Public Health major with Health Communications and Gender & Women’s Studies minors