Women's Studies

Women’s Studies Degree/s at Western Connecticut State University

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A WOMEN’S STUDIES DEGREE?
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The Minor

WHO?
Anyone can become a Women’s Studies minor.

HOW?  

To complete a minor in Women’s Studies, enroll by completing this form and contacting the program director: Dr. Jessica Eckstein at ecksteinj@wcsu.edu.


REQUIREMENTS?

To receive a minor in Women’s Studies, you must complete 18 credits of Women’s Studies courses or cognates (topically related courses not listed as WS that still count toward minor). One of those courses (3 credits) must be WS 200: Intro to Women’s Studies, the only required core course for this minor. Courses approved for the WS Minor are frequently updated, so check with Dr. Eckstein to see if a specific, current course can count toward your minor.

 

The Major

WHO? & HOW? 
Anyone can become a Major in topics related to gender. To discuss creating a specific-to-your-interests contract major, contact the Program Director, Dr. Jessica Eckstein ecksteinj@wcsu.edu to set up a meeting during regular semesters.