The major in Gender Studies may be taken alone or in conjunction with another Letters and Science major. In the case of a double major, no more than five courses may be applied toward both majors.

Capstone Major

The Gender Studies major is a designated capstone major. Students are required to complete a senior seminar in which they conduct original research while studying readings that consider how disciplinary and interdisciplinary research has been conducted and critiqued. Through their senior seminar work, students produce a significant work that may include an original research paper, a media project, or an in-depth literature review. They are expected to demonstrate working knowledge of the field of gender studies; understand key theoretical approaches in the study of women, gender, and sexuality; have the ability to construct well-written analytic essays and present their work orally; and conduct a research project that involves the consultation of scholarly literature and presentation of evidence to support an argument.

Mga Resulta ng Pagkatuto

1. Demonstrated working knowledge of the field of gender studies

2. Understanding of key theoretical approaches in the study of women, gender, and sexuality

3. Demonstrated ability to construct well-written analytic essays and give an oral presentation

4. Conduct a research project that involves the consultation of scholarly literature and presentation of evidence to support an argument