Requirements for the Major in Gender and Women's Studies
Courses
- GWS 201, Race, Gender and Power
- GWS 202, Sexualities
- GWS 350, Feminist & Gender Theory OR GWS 370, Queer Theory
- GWS 498, Senior Seminar
Hours: 12
Additional Coursework
Choose 15 hours from Approved Additional Courses. No more than 3 hours at the 100 or 200 level.
Hours: 15
Electives
6 hours of GWS courses, no more than 3 hours at the 100 or 200 level.
Hours: 6
Total Required Hours: 33
At least once 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 3-4hours of study abroad credit to fulfill the requirements of the GWS major. If there are further questions please email gws-ugrad-advising@mx.uillinois.edu.