A minor in women’s and gender studies may be earned by successfully completing 18 semester hours, including:
Nine of the 18 hours taken must be advanced hours. The electives are chosen from an inventory of more than 60 gender-related courses representing nearly every discipline in the university curriculum. All women’s and gender studies students are encouraged to meet with the director and the advising staff in order to design an academic plan that best complements the major interests of the student.
A comprehensive listing of available courses, as well as extensive information on the women’s and gender studies program, can be found online at womensstudies.unt.edu.
Our program facilitates students’ interactions with more than 40 members of the women’s and gender studies affiliated faculty, expanding understandings of gender differences, cultural diversity and social changes while strengthening critical thinking and communication skills. Internships provide opportunities for students to experience working at a variety of non-profit organizations in the Denton and Dallas areas.
Students interested in this minor should contact the director of women’s and gender studies at:
General Academic Building, Room 467
1155 Union Circle #305097
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Phone: 940-565-2098
E-mail: wmst@unt.edu
