Prerequisite WMST 290 or approval of instructor. In this advanced seminar, students will study the major theoretical perspectives such as liberal, radical, psychoanalytic, post-modern and Marxist feminism to evaluate their ability to describe women's subordination, to explain its causes and consequences, and to prescribe strategies for liberation. Writing practicum available. A 3.0 grade-point average in women's studies courses is normally required. An experiential learning process coupled with pertinent academic course work.
Credit hours earned are dependent on the requirements of the project.
A maximum of four credits of internship studies may be applied toward the major or minor in women's studies. Qualified students may arrange for independent study with an instructor to pursue a project of interest to the student. Ordinarily, independent study earns three credits. Requirements will vary depending on the project but will involve some combination of readings, oral reports, and written work. A maximum of four credits of independent studies may be applied toward the major in women's studies and three credits toward the minor.