Women's Studies Curriculum

Coursework for AA in General Studies with Women's Studies Curriculum

The following course sequence will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in general studies while incorporating specialized coursework in women's studies curriculum (students should note prerequisites and other sequencing requirements):

  • Required core course (3 credits): WMST 200
  • Women's studies–related courses (15 credits): Chosen from ARTH 199U; BEHS 220; and related women's studies and special topics courses
    (with prior approval) Contact an academic advisor for additional approved courses
  • Electives (7 credits): Any courses related to interests and goals

Intended Program Outcomes

Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in general studies, the specialized curriculum in women's studies will allow students to

  • Apply knowledge of the history, status, and experience of women in professional, personal, and educational contexts.
  • Employ academic skills and specialized knowledge to succeed and advance in chosen career and professional fields.
  • Utilize academic skills to transition to further academic and professional studies.

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequences will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in general studies while incorporating specialized curriculum in women's studies. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and library research) may be found in the General Education Requirements.

Women's Studies Curriculum Courses

First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.

LIBS 150 Introduction to Research (1)

WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing (3)

MATH 103 College Mathematics (3)
or a higher-level math course

WMST 200Required by major Introduction to Women's Studies: Women and Society (3)
(required core course for the curriculum)

Introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)

and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)

or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

WRTG 291 Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/writing

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology 3

HIST 141 Western Civilization I (3)

or HIST 142 Western Civilization II
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

Women's studies-related courseRequired by major (3)
(See Coursework for the Curriculum)

GVPT 200 International Political Relations (3)
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, or GERO course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

ARTH 199URequired by major Female Form in Western Art (3)
or other women's studies-related core course
(See Coursework for the Curriculum)

Additional Required Courses

(to be taken after first and introductory courses)

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)

or JOUR 201 Introduction to News Writing
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)

or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences (discipline must differ from first)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in arts and humanities (discipline must differ from first)

BEHS 220Required by major Diversity Awareness (3)
or other women's studies-related core courses
(See Coursework for the Curriculum)

Women's studies-related courseRequired by major (3)
(See Coursework for the Curriculum)

Women's studies-related courseRequired by major (3)
(See Coursework for the Curriculum)

Elective Courses

(chosen from any courses to complete 60 credits for the degree) (7)

Total credits for AA in general studies with women's studies curriculum 60


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Last updated: 6 July 2011