Gender and Politics Minor
Requirements for Political Science Minors
A general minor in political science can be arranged, as well as specialized minors in eight different subfields of the discipline. Interested students should see a faculty adviser to plan a coherent program of study as a minor field.
Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA in the political science courses chosen to qualify for the minor. Students may count no more than 3 hours in political science taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis toward the minor. Students taking an internship POL SCI 3940 may count no more than three hours of the internship toward the minor.
Specific Requirements for the Minor
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select five of the following: | 15 | |
| Introduction to Gender Studies (MOTR SOCI 203) | ||
| Gender and the Law | ||
| The Politics of Identity and Social Justice | ||
| The Politics of Gender in the United States | ||
| The Politics of Poverty and Welfare | ||
| Special Readings 1 | ||
| Public Affairs Internship 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- 1
May be taken with approval of the faculty advisor.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Explain the major events, laws, and court findings regarding gender and politics.
- Compare and contrast multiple social movements and policies.
- Assess issues of inequity, formulate evidence-based recommendations that take into account areas of privilege and oppression and existing political and societal structures, and communicate them with clarity and coherence.