Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor

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The Gender and Sexuality Studies minor challenges students to think critically and communicate effectively about constructions of gender and sexuality and their intersections with categories such as race, class, ethnicity, religion, nationality, and age, among others. This interdisciplinary program will equip students with the knowledge and abilities to recognize gender- and sexuality-based inequalities and work toward positive change.

Students are encouraged to take GN 100 as early as possible.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Individually Created Programs department page.

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Total Credits Required 20 Credits

Core Course 4 Credits

GN 100 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies [SOCR] 4 Credits

Electives 16 Credits

Choose from the following:

AD 376 - Art, Gender, Psyche 4 Credits
AN 100 - Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology [SOCR] [WC] 4 Credits
DFST 361 - Multi-Culturalism: Deaf Minorities Within 3 Credits
EN 250 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality in Literature [INTT] 4 Credits
EN 440 - Topics in Gender in Literature 4 Credits
GN 295 - Special Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies 1-4 Credits *
GN 444 - Gender and Environment 4 Credits
GN 495 - Special Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies 1-4 Credits *
HL 420 - Gender and Diversity Issues in Sport 3 Credits
HS 273 - LGBT History 4 Credits
HS 283 - American Women’s History [PERS] 4 Credits
HS 330 - United States Sport History [PERS] 4 Credits
HS 354 - History of Prejudice [INTT] 4 Credits
LG 317 - World Studies through Literature in Translation [PERS] 4 Credits
Only when topic is gender related.
NAS 280 - Storytelling by Native American Women [PERS] [WC] 4 Credits
NAS 414 - First Nations Women 4 Credits
PL 250 - Feminist Theory 4 Credits
PS 319 - Women and U.S. Politics 4 Credits
PSY 223 - Psychology of Gender 4 Credits
PSY 245 - Psychology of Human Sexuality 4 Credits
PSY 420 - Psychology of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Culture 4 Credits
SO 232 - Sociology of Family and Intimate Relationships [PERS] 4 Credits
SO 362 - Gender and Society [PERS] 4 Credits
SO 372 - Minority Groups [SOCR] 4 Credits
TE 261 - Women in Science and Technology 4 Credits
AD, AN, EN, GN HS, LG, NAS, NE, PL, PSY, PY, SO or SW 498 - Directed Study in Social Work 1-4 Credits

Notes:

*Course may be repeated.

**Courses not listed above that have a gender and/or sexuality focus may be submitted to the Gender and Sexuality Studies Program Committee ( gender@nmu.edu) for approval toward the minor on an ad hoc basis as new courses arise.