Read the sections describing general education and CLAS requirements. Refer especially to the Majors and Minors in the College section.

        The women’s studies program is administered by the Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research. It is an interdisciplinary forum for the study of gender, its func-tion in cultures and societies and its intersection with race and class. The program has a faculty of internationally recognized scholars in a variety of disciplines. It employs feminist and other theoretical approaches and method-ologies.

        In a regular colloquium series, faculty and invited speakers present their research or creative endeavors to the public. Frequently scheduled round-table and panel discussions allow faculty and students to interact on current issues and to discuss new publications in gender and feminist theory. The center distributes a semi-annual newsletter focusing on gender. The center in 115 Ander-son Hall houses archives, a library, an art gallery, offices and meeting spaces.

        The center cooperates with faculty groups concerned with women’s issues such as the Association for Aca-demic Women and GEAP (Gender, Environment and Agriculture Program). It also has contact with student groups such as WSSA, Campus NOW and the Women’s Affairs Cabinet.

        CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Women’s studies prepares students for a broad range of employment and graduate or professional study. It gives high priority to helping students make informed choices about careers. The women’s studies graduate certificate (12 credits) and a Ph.D. concentration are available for additional career preparation. Graduates find employment as counselors, therapists, social workers, attorneys, journalists, market-analysts, political analysts, college professors, television producers, union organizers for women workers and fundraisers for women’s organizations.

        THE MAJOR: A major in women’s studies may be arranged through the college’s interdisciplinary studies program (2014 Turlington). In addition to college re-quirements, the major requires 28 credits: 18 credit hours of approved courses (see list in the description of courses), the core course WST 3010 (3 credit hours), three  credit hours of independent study (WST 4905) and four credit hours of thesis (IDS 4906). All courses must have grades of C or better.

        The thesis project should be designed in consultation with a member of the women’s studies faculty and the program director. As is the case with all interdisciplinary majors, after the student works out a specific program, it must be approved by the college’s Interdisciplinary Studies Committee. Applications are available in 115 Anderson and 2014 Turlington.

        Satisfy CLAS electives  by developing a course schedule with the help of the sponsor. The electives should complement a particular emphasis area. Since many of the 3-4000 level courses have prerequisites, students should plan their first four semesters of work with the major in mind. Under certain circumstances, instructors will waive some prerequisites for IDS majors, but with space at a premium, students should not antici-pate avoiding any requirements. Some seniors pursuing this major may, with instructor consent, enroll in a gradu-ate course such as WST 5341.

        THE MINOR: Students must complete 15 credit hours of approved course work, including the core course WST 3010 (3 credit hours). At least nine credit hours must be taken at the 3000 level or higher (no more than three credits of independent study). All courses must be passed with grades of C or better. Courses applied to the minor do not count for both the major and the WST minor. Applications are available in 115 Anderson.