Women's Studies (WS)

WS 100  Introduction to Women's Studies  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
An interdisciplinary course examining women's lives and roles through socio-economic, political, historical and biological perspectives. Introduces feminist theories and gender as a structure and process.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: SS) (CC)

WS 105  (ANTH 105, DS 105, PSYC 105, SOC 105)  Understanding Human Diversity  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Americans live in a complex and diverse society. This course examines the nature, impact and strategies for dealing with diversity in personal and social contexts.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 211  (MAE 211)  Women & Media  3(3-0)  

Fall.
The historical and cultural implications of the mass media's portrayal of women and the extent of their media participation from colonial to contemporary times.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 212  (PSYC 212)  Psychology of Diversity  3(3-0)  

Fall.
To raise awareness of social inequities, promote cultural competency & appreciation of differences.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 217  (MAE 217, PSYC 217)  Women & Society  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Statistical overview of the current status of women, followed by examination of theories concerning equality of the sexes.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 230  (NSG 230)  Women, Health, & Society  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Introduction to women's health issues and a basic understanding of how women's health has been influenced historically, culturally and by socio-economic factors.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 241  (ENG 241)  Women in Literature  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Intensive study of literature written by women, in historical, cultural, and critical contexts.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 115 or ENG 117.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 291  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

WS 301  Theories of Intersectionality  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Examination of gender, sexuality, race, class, and other variables connecting theory to activism. Exploration of how multiple identities intersect to create a whole.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 305  (CRIM 305, SOC 305)  Women & Crime  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
A critical examination of the historical and contemporary intersecting issues of sex, gender, and crime, focusing on girls' and women's experiences as victims, offenders, and workers in the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or CRIM 101 or SOC 101 or WS 100.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 306  (CS 306)  La Chicana  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
A social cultural and historical overview of the Chicana experience and contributions.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 308  Global Feminisms  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Examination of global dimensions of women's organizing and policymaking, drawing on both historical and contemporary examples. Exploration of global debates regarding contemporary feminist theory, practice, and activism.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 311  Gender & Film  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
A discussion course which examines gender roles in theatrical and documentary film while considering the perspective of producers, actors and spectators and salient film theories.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 325  (SOC 325)  Gender And Society  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Analysis of how gender as a social construct influences institutions, interaction & lived experience in a diverse society. The intersection of race, ethnicity, class & sexualities is viewed through the lens of gender & culture.
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or WS 100.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 335  (CID 335)  Gender & Communication  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course examines the ways that gender affects communication behaviors and helps develop an awareness of the processes that affect gender socialization and stereotyping.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 341  (CS 341)  Chicana Writers  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Survey of Chicana writers from the early 1900s to the present. Along with the literature, aspects of history, sociology and politics will be incorporated.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 401  (CS 401)  Third World Feminisms  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course focuses on Third World women's challenging views of global feminism and feminist representations of other women.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 407  (CRIM 407)  Family Violence  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
The extent, seriousness, and impact of major forms of family violence, including child maltreatment, dating and partner violence, stalking, and mistreatment of elders. Gender, race and social class implications are examined.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 428  (HIST 428, SOC 428)  Women & Work  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Examines historical and contemporary issues for women of various economic, social, and ethnic groups, especially in the US; examines gender ideologies about paid, unpaid work.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. Permission of instructor.

WS 455  (CRIM 455)  Hate Crimes  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Examines assumptions about race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality & other factors that are used to justify the bias behind hate crimes; examines social/legal definitions, causal factors & consequences.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

WS 485  Capstone  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Students develop and execute a research project related to gender, sexuality, and intersectionality.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Permission of the instructor.

WS 490  Special Projects  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Allows one or more students to conceptualize, create, and complete a project relating to women's studies, under supervision of faculty member(s) approved by the WS program coordinator.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Women's Studies minor. Junior standing. Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).

WS 491  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special topics in Women's Studies.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Permission of the instructor. Repeatable (99).

WS 492  Research  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Research project selected by student and supervised by a faculty member.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Women's Studies minor. Junior standing. Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).

WS 494  Field Experience  (2-6 V)  

As Needed.
Application of the WS disciplinary framework to an off-campus volunteer work experience, under the supervision of a faculty member approved by WS.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Women's Studies minor. Junior standing. Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).

WS 495  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (3).

WS 498  Internship  (2-6 V)  

As Needed.
Application of the WS disciplinary framework to a work experience, under the direction of the selected site and a faulty member approved by WS.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Women's Studies minor. Junior standing. Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).