Courses

Note: These also count in Group B 
*Courses that also count toward gen ed credits

ANT 332 Gender and Archaeology (3 Credits)
Gender, sex, cultural construction of gender roles, alternative genders, impact of gender roles on social structure, and reflection of gender and gender roles on the material culture of past human societies. Archaeological evidence of gender including art, iconography, burial patterns, human remains, settlement patterns, architecture, and craft production.
CRN 3090  |  M/W/F 11–11:50 a.m.

*ENG 231 Women in Literature (3 Credits)
The images of women in literature as they reflect attitudes about women and their roles. Emphasis on authors and eras varies with instructors.
CRN 2080  |  T/Th 3:05–4:20 p.m.

ENG 385 Gender and Sexuality in Literature (3 Credits)
Elements of gender and sexuality in British, American, or world literature: themes, historical periods, philosophies, theories, and movements. May be taken for credit up to three times when content varies.
CRN 1959  |  M/W/F 12–12:50 p.m.

HEW 340 Dimensions of Human Sexuality (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: Sophomore status. Principles of public health applied to understand sexual health issues. Health-based approach to understand factors that influence human sexual behavior. Physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality. Prevention and wellness approaches in promoting sexual health when considering culture, religion, age, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
CRN 2024  |  T  5–7:45 p.m.

*PSY 387 Psychology of Gender (3 Credits)
Psych 101, grade of C. Request waiver from instructor for WGS minors. Empirical and theoretical issues of the psychology of gender issues; differences in female and male behavior in terms of such social factors as conformity to societal pressures, sex-role stereotyping, and gender-specific socialization patterns; biological influences on gender differences; development of sex differences; gender-role development; sex differences in cognition, personality, achievement, and leadership.
CRN 2154   |  M/W/F 11–11:50 a.m.

SOC 326 Black Feminist Thought (3 Credits)
This course provides an introduction to Black feminist thought from the 19th century through the present. Topics include the origins and development of intersectional thinking, intersectionality in contemporary social thought, and critical race theory. The course draws from multiple academic disciplines, public intellectualism, and activist work.
CRN 3229   |  T/Th  1:40–2:55 p.m.

*Courses that also count toward gen ed credits

*BUS 305 Workforce Diversity in the 21st Century (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Junior/senior status. Workforce diversity as the positive acknowledgement of the way in which people are different. Recognizes gender, age, religion, and cultural background, and work and life responsibilities. Teamwork develops an understanding and awareness of cultural diversification in the workforce. 
CRN 2276  |  T/Th 9:25–10:40 a.m.
CRN 1593  |  T 6–8:40 p.m.

EDU 304 Women and Mathematics (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: CWP 102. The study of women and mathematics as it relates to career development, bias, stereotypes, anxiety and attitude. An examination of successful women mathematicians, past and present. Insights into the challenges faced by women when studying mathematics and in careers involving mathematics. 
CRN 1858  |  T/Th 1:40–2:55 p.m.

ENG 365 Writing and Social Justice (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: CWP 102. Critical exploration of how activists have used varied forms of writing and rhetoric—from op-eds to hashtags--to advocate for racial, feminist, queer, economic, and disability justice; student application of these writing strategies and genres toward social issues that affect them and their community. Offered occasionally.
CRN 3246  |  T/Th 9:25–10:40 a.m.

ENG 447 Select Topics in Diverse Literature (3 Credits)
Advanced study of a selected period, writer(s), or movement in diverse literature. 
CRN 3209  |   T/Th 1:40–2:55 p.m.

FTT 348 Fashion and Society (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: FTT 110. WGS minors ask for waiver. The history of fashion and its relationship with society and culture from a social justice framework; social and economic factors shaping fashion in different cultural contexts; the intersection of fashion with politics, gender, race, and other dimensions; the experiences and roles of marginalized, indigenous, and diasporic communities in fashion.
CRN 2170  |  M/W 3–4:15 p.m.

HIS 363 American Identity in Transition: Diversity and Pluralism in the United States (3 Credits)
The diverse, pluralistic makeup of American society. The roots of pluralism and what it means for the daily experience of living in America. Themes of diversity are explored through history and literature. Focuses on the activities of four major underrepresented groups in their struggle for liberation: African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, and Asians. Encourages a multicultural view of America. Offered occasionally.
CRN 3133  |  T/Th 10:50 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

PSC 375 Race, Sex and Politics (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing or instructor permission. The institutional and human force of story in race/sex/politics; legitimizing myths of the U.S. political system; limits to the achievement of consensus in group values and politics; standpoints of race/sex/political privilege and disadvantage; difficulties posed to the regime by the refusal of consent; and the transformation and assumption by citizens of self-government. 
CRN 1962  |  Th 6–8:40 p.m.

SPC 326 FILM ANALYSIS (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Aesthetic and philosophical analysis and evaluation of media; focus on ethical issues and themes found in films and media; considering film as an art form; reflection on values; morals; relationships relating to social questions. 
CRN 2131  |  T 6–9:40 p.m.
 

 Note: These also count in Group B 
*Courses that also count toward gen ed credits

*ENG 231 Women in Literature (3 Credits)
The images of women in literature as they reflect attitudes about women and their roles. Emphasis on authors and eras varies with instructors.
Summer ES  |  CRN 1068  |  100% Online asynchronous
Fall  |  CRN 1338  |  M/W/F 1:00–1:50 p.m.

HEW 308 Women’s Health Issues (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Status. Gender differences in health outcomes, health-care practices, and health behavior, with primary emphasis on women. Historical and current perspectives on women's health issues. Part of Women and Gender studies minor. Offered fall, J Term and summer.
Fall  |  CRN 1342  |  M/W 1:00–2:15 p.m.

HEW 340 Dimensions of Human Sexuality (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: Sophomore status. Principles of public health applied to understand sexual health issues. Health-based approach to understand factors that influence human sexual behavior. Physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality. Prevention and wellness approaches in promoting sexual health when considering culture, religion, age, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
Fall  |  CRN 2114  |  T/Th 9:25–10:40 a.m.

PSY 383 Psychology of Human Sexuality (3 Credits)
Upper-division status and successful completion of English basic skills competency requirement; PSC 101 or PSC 103. The institutional and human force of story in race/sex/politics; legitimizing myths of the U.S. political system; limits to the achievement of consensus in group values and politics; standpoints of race/sex/political privilege and disadvantage; difficulties posed to the regime by the refusal of consent; and the transformation and assumption by citizens of self-government.
Summer ES  |  CRN 1078  |  100% Online asynchronous

SOC 212 Feminist Theory (3 Credits)
Background in feminist social theory and changes in feminism over time. Introduction to theoretical analysis from a feminist perspective. Offered occasionally.
Fall  |  CRN 2545  |  M/W 3–4:15 pm
 

*Courses that also count toward gen ed credits

*BUS 305 Workforce Diversity in the 21st Century (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Junior/senior status. Workforce diversity as the positive acknowledgement of the way in which people are different. Recognizes gender, age, religion, and cultural background, and work and life responsibilities. Teamwork develops an understanding and awareness of cultural diversification in the workforce.
Fall  |  CRN 2184  |  T/Th 8–9:15 a.m.

COM 333 Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality in the Media
Prerequisite: Upper-division status. Critical analysis examining how American media shapes and represents issues relating to race, class and gender identities and relationships.
Fall  |  CRN 3104  |  M/W  6–7:15 p.m.

EDU 304 Women and Mathematics (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: CWP 102. The study of women and mathematics as it relates to career development, bias, stereotypes, anxiety and attitude. An examination of successful women mathematicians, past and present. Insights into the challenges faced by women when studying mathematics and in careers involving mathematics. Offered every spring.
Fall  |  CRN 2413  |  T/Th 1:40–2:55 p.m.

*ENG 147 Introduction to Diverse Literatures (3 Credits)
Introductory survey of diverse literatures of the United States with an emphasis on literatures by marginalized communities including ethnic and racial minority writers, LGBTQ+ writers, women writers, and members of under-represented groups. Offered every fall.
Fall  |  CRN 1996  |  T/Th 10:50 am–12:05 pm

FTT 348 Fashion and Society (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: FTT 110. WGS minors ask for waiver. The history of fashion and its relationship with society and culture from a social justice framework; social and economic factors shaping fashion in different cultural contexts; the intersection of fashion with politics, gender, race, and other dimensions; the experiences and roles of marginalized, indigenous, and diasporic communities in fashion.
Fall  |  CRN 348  |  M/W 3:00–4:15 p.m.