Requirements for the Major in Gender and Women's Studies
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Hours
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Courses |
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12
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GWS 201, Race, Gender and Power GWS 202, Sexualities GWS 350, Feminist & Gender Theory OR GWS 370, Queer Theory GWS 498, Senior Seminar |
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15
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Additional CourseworkChoose 15 hours from Approved Additional Courses. No more than 3 hours at the 100 or 200 level. |
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6
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Electives6 hours of GWS courses, no more than 3 hours at the 100 or 200 level. |
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33
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Total Required Hours |
*At least one course must be transnational or non-U.S issues. Consult the GWS advisor for approved courses.
Students may, with the approval of the GWS advisor, use 3 hours of independent study credit and 3-4 hours of study abroad credit to fulfill the requirements of the GWS major. If there are further questions. please feel free to email gws-ugrad-advising@mx.uillinois.edu.