Recommended Sequence of Courses

By design, the Women’s Studies minor allows for great flexibility in the sequence of courses. The chart below gives a basic guide to completing the program, but many other course sequences are possible, and the minor can be completed in as few as two academic years. Consult with your academic advisor and/or the Program Director to design and declare your Women’s Studies minor.

First Year:
Fall SemesterCompletedSpring SemesterCompleted
WST 112/FDN 112* 

OR

Alternative Foundations 112 section with women/gender-related content (check with WST Director for approval)

Second Year:
Fall SemesterCompletedSpring SemesterCompleted
WST 211* Intro WSTElective
Third Year:
Fall SemesterCompletedSpring SemesterCompleted
WST 341 Women in Christian Tradition (Odd Falls)WST 470 Topics/Elective
Fourth Year:
Fall SemesterCompletedSpring SemesterCompleted
WST 450* Senior SeminarWST 470 Topics/Elective 

OR

Senior Thesis, Capstone, or Honors Thesis (check with WST Director for approval)

*denotes courses that meet Foundations and Core requirements or carry Cultural Awareness or Writing flags