The Women’s Studies Program at St. Cloud State University offers students the opportunity to either minor or major in Women’s Studies.
We also participate in the Masters in Social Responsibility.
Undergraduate Programs
Major in Women’s Studies
The major in Women’s Studies offers students the opportunity for a more in-depth study of gender power dynamics through their intersections with race, class, sexuality, ability and nation. The WS major is designed as a stand-alone major and helps students develop strong research, communication, collaborative, and critical thinking skills. The major, like the minor, helps students better understand complex issues around diversity in this increasingly globalized world. Our major also provides students with a strong understanding of feminist methodologies and the opportunity to apply that knowledge in a Senior Capstone Course. Moreover, our major is unique in that it includes a Women and Computers course, in which students can develop the technological skills that are so in demand in contemporary society.
The major, like the minor, also nicely compliments numerous majors throughout the university, which affords students the opportunity to double major.
Minor in Women’s Studies
The minor in Women’s Studies offers students the opportunity to develop critical analysis of gender in the context of race, class, sexuality, and nation. The minor nicely compliments numerous majors throughout the university, including Sociology, English, Communications Studies, Community Studies, Psychology, Journalism, and so on.
For more information on the Undergraduate Major and MInor, see: http://bulletin.stcloudstate.edu/ugb/programs/ws.asp
Graduate Level
The Women's Studies Program participates in the Masters of Social Responsibility. In the Women's Studies courses that count for the Masters, students can hone their analysis of social justice issues and have the opportunity to apply what they learn through feminist praxis.
For more information on the Masters of Social Responsibility, see: http://bulletin.stcloudstate.edu/gb/programs/hurl.asp