Women's studies

Courses in women's studies (designated WMST) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward

  • a major in social science;
  • a minor in women's studies;
  • a Women's Studies Certificate; and
  • electives.

UMUC offers a limited number of courses each session in this discipline.

WMST 200 Introduction to Women's Studies: Women and Society (3)

(Fulfills the general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences.) An interdisciplinary study of the status, roles, and experiences of women in contemporary society. Sources from a variety of fields (such as literature, psychology, history, and anthropology) focus on writings by women.

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Last updated: 5 July 2011