Minor in Women & Gender Studies

Our students become well-rounded critical thinkers who have examined women, gender and sexuality in relation to race, class, national identity and ability, and how those factors work in diverse communities and cultural/historical contexts. They enjoy careers in a wide array of fields.

The minor in women and gender studies offers students a rigorous but flexible program of study that examines women, gender and sexuality in relation to race, class, national identity and ability, among other variables. Students explore the ways that gender and sexuality work in diverse communities and in different cultural and historical contexts. 

  • Analyze the powerful and problematic effect of inequalities
  • Gain critical thinking skills needed in our culturally diverse global society
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor

One of the top universities for LGBTQ students 

(Campus Pride, 2023)

Gain for-credit internship experience with organizations such as Family Tree, the Boulder Valley Health Center and Project Safeguard.

Be a part of a historic program—our Department of Women and Gender Studies is one of the oldest in the nation.

Be successful.

The minor in women and gender studies prepares students to meet the needs of our 21st-century society in a variety of careers.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Community coordinator, health services administrator, human resources manager and educator are common opportunities for students

 

Work for local, state and federal agencies, or in public health, law, human rights, community development or social work

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn the minor, students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in approved women and gender studies courses, 12 credit hours of which must be upper division. The minor is open to all undergraduate students at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ, regardless of college or school. Required course topics include:

  • Introduction to U.S. Gender, Race and Sexuality Studies
  • Feminist Methods of Inquiry and Praxis
  • Feminist Theories

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.