Course work in the Women's Studies major includes an interdisciplinary core consisting of an introductory course, intermediate courses focusing on research and theory, and concluding courses offering a capstone or practical experience. Further course work is to be selected from WMS courses or the list of approved Women's Studies electives in consultation with the Women's Studies advisor. The Women's Studies minor brings an additional perspective to any field of study. It consists of 16 hours of course work, including one required Women's Studies course and others to be selected from the WMS courses or the approved electives list . In addition to the courses listed, students may take independent studies in order to pursue special interests and projects developed in consultation with the Women's Studies advisor.
Credit hours earned through independent studies are variable.
More than sixteen academic departments offer Women's Studies approved elective courses that include issues regarding women and gender. The coordinate major also provides excellent preparation for graduate study in numerous academic disciplines.