Gender & Womens Studies Major

(For Students Entering the University Fall 2011 and

after)
Name ______________________________ Email Address________________________
UIN ______________________________Campus Address______________________
Primary/Secondary Major ___________________________Graduation
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12 Hours: Required Courses

Planned

Completed
1. GWS 201, Race, Gender & Power
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2. GWS 202, Sexualities

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3. GWS 350, Feminist & Gender Theory OR GWS 370, Queer Theory
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4. GWS 498, Senior Seminar: Contemporary Studies in Women,

Gender & Sexualities
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Fulfills ADVANCED COMPOSITION

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15 Hours: Additional Coursework (Choose from List A)

At least 15 additional hours of coursework offered by the Gender & Womens Studies Department, with no
more than 3 hours at the 100 or 200 level.

Planned
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Completed
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6 Hours: Area Electives: (Choose from List B or List A)

Planned
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33 Hours: Total Required Hours*

Completed
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*Students must complete 12 hours (in residence) at the 300- and 400-level. GWS 390 or GWS 490 may count
up to 3 hours toward additional coursework with consent of the GWS advisor. 3-4 hours of Study Abroad credit
in GWS may count toward the GWS major with approval of the GWS advisor. At least one course must be
transnational, non-U.S. Consult the GWS Advisor for course approval.