In the latter half of the twentieth century attitudes are changing. Women now enjoy more opportunities to pursue the rigorous kind of education men have always pursued. Idaho State University makes available this option via the Women's Studies program which lists courses in a wide variety of subject areas. At the heart of the program is the Women's Studies minor which can be taken in conjunction with the degree major. The addition of a minor program both satisfies intellectual curiosity and enhances one's marketability in social and business occupations because educational diversity is increased.
Diversity is a definite plus in today's highly competitive job market.
The Women's Studies minor is especially attractive to those interested in increasing diversity because it takes students beyond the boundaries of the traditional curriculum. The minor is an interdisciplinary program which emphasizes gender as an essential component to understanding our past, present and future. It's focus on women and attempt to see the world through women's eyes provides a unique perspective on familiar subjects while its emphasis on women's concerns and women' achievements opens up new areas of study. By helping students understand how gender shapes both women's and men's lives, the Women's Studies program prepares them to cope with current realities and encourages them to contemplate future change. An interdisciplinary minor in Women's Studies consists of 18 credit hours of courses in gender topics offered by various departments and approved by the director of Women's Studies.