Women and Gender Studies Minor

The Women and Gender Studies minor at Saint Xavier University offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the diverse experiences and contributions of women, as well as on issues related to gender. The minor addresses the gendered dimensions of cultural identities, social roles, collective history, and literary and artistic traditions. As this scholarship necessarily transcends disciplinary boundaries, all students can benefit from learning about women and gender issues. The minor offers students the opportunity to acquire perspectives and skills to uncover and analyze the ideological dimensions of gender and to participate in social change. Moreover, the minor helps undergraduate students better prepare for their professional futures, whether in graduate study or serving the needs of clients, patients, students and other constituencies.

Minor Requirements

Students may earn a minor in Women and Gender Studies by completing 18 credit-hours (6 courses) of women and gender studies courses. Courses focus upon cultural identities, social roles, collective history and literary and artistic traditions. Please review the program requirements and the course descriptions in the SXU Academic Catalog for more information.  To declare your minor, please fill out the Intent to Minor form found on the Records and Registrations Forms page.

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The Women and Gender Studies program involves an interdisciplinary course of study, and as such the faculty who teach courses for the minor are drawn from many academic departments and schools within the University.

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