| Department | Gender & Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| College | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Program Website | http://mnsu.edu/women/ |
| Undergraduate Degree Type(s) | BA, BS |
| Program Description | The Department of Gender & Women's Studies exposes students to interdisciplinary feminist perspectives through coursework, internships, research, and activism. Students learn to examine the historical, social, psychological, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of gender, while gaining a more complex understanding of the construction of gender and its intersection with other categories of difference, power, and inequality. By understanding how intersecting systems of oppression function locally and internationally, students will be better situated to apply their critical thinking skills as they work toward social justice in a global society. The department supports a variety of opportunities for personal and professional development, including a student club and honor society, community and teaching internships, workshops and conferences, and cultural events. Students are encouraged to take leadership roles in the development of special programs and to become actively involved with community and campus-based activist groups, applying feminist theory to the practice of empowering women and creating social change. |
| Admission Requirements | Admission to major is granted by the department. Please see Cindy Veldhuisen in 109 Morris Hall for details. Minimum university admission requirements must be fulfilled. These include:
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| Other Requirements | Students must complete 33 semester hours, including the core courses Gender & Women's Studies 110, 220, 310, 330, and 340. GWS 497 or 498 is required of BS students only. The remaining 9 credits (BS) or 13 credits (BA) may be selected from a long list of pre-approved electives within Gender & Women's Studies and outside the department. |
| Program Contact Information | Gender & Women's Studies Department 109 Morris Hall Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-2077 Email: maria.bevacqua@mnsu.edu |
| College Advising | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Advising Clark Johnson, Student Relations Coordinator 114 Armstrong Hall 507-389-2416 |
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