Gender Studies, Minor

The Gender Studies minor allows students to study the extent to which gender and gender relations are socially influenced. Students will examine the ways in which conceptions of masculinity and femininity directly impact social and political institutions and practices, cultural expressions (such as art, communication, media, literature, music and film), law, education, business, scientific inquiry, interpersonal relations, sexuality and family. The minor broadens students' understanding of their chosen major and career path while facilitating the recognition of gender dynamics in their own lives.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Completion of 30 hours of credit.
2. Admitted to a bachelor degree program at UVU

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
Discipline Core Requirements		6 Credits
SOC 2370	Sociology of Gender	3
PHIL 3150	Philosophical Issues in Feminism	3
or PHIL 3160	Gender Values Knowledge and Reality
Elective Requirements		12 Credits
Complete an additional 12 hours of electives. If a course that is not represented on the following list has sufficient gender related content, the student may seek approval from the Gender Studies Coordinator to have the course count toward the minor. 6 credits must be upper- division.		12
COMM 207G	Introduction to Gender and Communication GI (3)
ENGL 217G	Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema GI HH (3)
CINE 217G	Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema GI HH (3)
COMM 317G	Ethnographic Methods for Communication Research GI (3)
SOC 263G	Race and Minority Relations GI (3)
ENGL 3790	Contemporary LGBTQ Literature (3)
SOC 2370	Sociology of Gender (3)
PJST 4300	Race Gender and Class in Peace and Justice (3)
HLSC 2800	Human Sexuality SS (3)
PSY 2800	Human Sexuality SS (3)
PSY 3100	Psychology of Gender (3)
PHIL 3150	Philosophical Issues in Feminism (3)
PHIL 3160	Gender Values Knowledge and Reality (3)
HIST 320G	Women in American History to 1870 GI WE (3)
HIST 321G	Women in American History since 1870 GI (3)
HLTH 3240	Women's Health Issues (3)
PHIL 3450	Philosophy of Childhood (3)
ENGL 3710	Literature by Women (3)
ANTH 3365	Gender and Sexuality (3)
ANTH 4310	Kinship and the Family (3)
HLTH 440G	Health and Diversity GI WE (3)

Graduation Requirements

1. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
2. Residency hours--minimum of 12 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
SOC 2370	Sociology of Gender	3
Gender Studies Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 2
Gender Studies Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Second Year
Semester 3
PHIL 3150 or PHIL 3160	Philosophical Issues in Feminism or Gender Values Knowledge and Reality	3
Gender Studies Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 4
Gender Studies Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze how gender relations and gender dynamics structure our society.
2. Describe how gender relations impact social and political arrangements and institutions
3. Examine how gender intersects with other salient social categories.
4. Identify gender dynamics in their own lives.