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Course Descriptions

Women's Studies offers a wide range of academic courses which focus on the diversity of women's lives and experiences in the U.S. and elsewhere. Several women's studies classes meet general education and/or multicultural requirements as well as fulfill the gender requirement for students seeking licensure in secondary education. To receive a better understanding of the types of courses women's studies offers, click below for course descriptions.

WMS 1001 - Introduction to Women’s Studies
WMS 1200 - Multicultural Study of Sexualities and Genders
WMS 1650 - Women in U S History 
WMS 2100 - Women of Color 
WMS 2450 - Women’s Literature 
WMS 2650 - Women of the West 
WMS 2770 - Gender and Communication
WMS 3050 - Psychology of Gender 
WMS 3070 - Psychology of Sexual Orientation 
WMS 3130 - Readings in Women’s Studies 
WMS 3170 - Social Justice: Self and Citizenship: A Service Learning Course 
WMS 3180 - Feminist Philosophy 
WMS 3220 - Prejudice and Discrimination in Contemporary Society 
WMS 3310 - Women and the Law 
WMS 3350 - Sociology of Gender Roles 
WMS 3360 - Women in European History 
WMS 3420 - Women and the Humanities: Variable Topics 
WMS 3440 - Women and the Natural Sciences: Variable Topics 
WMS 3450 - Women and the Arts: Variable Topics 
WMS 3460 - Women and the Social Sciences: Variable Topics 
WMS 3470 - Biology of Women 
WMS 3480 - The Psychology of Women 
WMS 3500 - Foundations for Social Work with Gays and Lesbians 
WMS 3510 - Feminist Theories and Practices I 
WMS 3540 - Women in the Developing World 
WMS 3600 - Social Work with Women 
WMS 3660 - Women and Poverty 
WMS 3670 - Contemporary Issues in Women’s Studies: Variable Topics 
WMS 3700 - Psychology of Group Prejudice 
WMS 3910 - Women’s Spirituality 
WMS 3920 - Women’s Health Issues 
WMS 3930 - Theories of Love and Sex
WMS 3950 - Women’s Art/Women’s Issues
WMS 3960 - Feminist Art Since 1960 
WMS 3980 - Cooperative Education Internship 
WMS 4160 - Human Trafficking
WMS 4220 - Gender and the Bible
WMS 4230 - The Female Offender 
WMS 4250 - Topics in Women’s Studies: Variable Topics 
WMS 4750 - Feminist Theory and Practices II: Senior Seminar 
WMS 4830 - Workforce Diversity 
WMS 4860 - History of Feminism and Women’s Rights 
WMS 4920 - Women's Studies Internship
WMS 4970 - Teaching Assistantship in Women's Studies