Major in Women's Studies

The A.B. in Women’s Studies will allow students to benefit from systematic, in-depth exposure to the new scholarship on women and gender.

The major will:
1. expose students to interdisciplinary perspectives,
2. enable students to appreciate diversity,
3. expand international awareness,
4. equip students with critical and analytical skills,
5. prepare students for graduate and professional schools, and
6. provide background for working with women in the public and private sectors.

The curriculum calls for courses in a foreign language, statistics and computing, and introductory Women’s Studies in the freshman and sophomore years, followed by nine courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels. Among the latter are three requirements: Introduction to Feminist Theories, Understanding Research in Women’s Studies, and a Senior Seminar in Women’s Studies - or "capstone course." Electives include options for either an internship or a thesis, and study abroad. In addition, all students will be required to minor in another discipline. Many students elect to double-major. For more detailed information, consult the Women’s Studies Major Handbook.

Major Requirements
A grade of "C" or better in each course is required. With the exception of WMST courses, no more than two courses may be taken in the same department (or have the same prefix). No more than two courses may be taken with the same instructor.

Required Courses for the Major (12 hours)
WMST 3010 • WMST 4010/6010 • WMST 4011 • WMST 4900

Major Electives (15 hours)
See the Major Handbook or Program Statement for list of required courses.

General Electives (33 hours)
Upper division (12 hours) plus any level (21 hours)

*Download the Application for a Major in Women's Studies

*Download a 2-page fact sheet with specifics on the types of careers and employers associated with a major in Women's Studies created by Franklin College Career Resources.

For more information about the Women's Studies major please contact the Women's Studies Advisor and Assistant Director at wspinfo@uga.edu or call 706-542-2846.