Gender Studies Program
How do I?
At the University of Utah, students may pursue a major or minor in Gender Studies. The major culminates in the B.A. or B.S. through the interdisciplinary Social Science degree with an emphasis in Gender Studies. A number of graduate courses taught by affiliated faculty are also available to graduate students who have an interest in pursuing gender scholarship as an allied field of study.
The Gender Studies major currently consists of 30 semester hours of study, 15 of which come from five required core courses. The remaining 15 semester hours are obtained through approved elective courses. The minor consists of 21 semester hours of study, with 12 credits obtained from four required core courses and the remaining nine from approved elective courses. In addition, 12 allied hours must be completed in an area approved by the gender studies academic advisor. A list of courses for the major and minor is available from the Gender Studies office and can also be found in the University of Utah General Catalog, along with complete descriptions of both required and elective courses.
Because Gender Studies places great emphasis on interdisciplinary study, students are encouraged, though not required, to pursue the major or minor in conjunction with another departmental major. At the present time, about two-thirds of our students double major. Allied with a second departmental major, Gender Studies offers students a depth of focus not often acquired prior to graduate level study. This provides our students with a background that better prepares them for employment and further education.
Students interested in pursuing either a major or minor in Gender Studies must officially declare their intention to do so by scheduling an appointment with either the Associate Director or the Director of Gender Studies. We strongly encourage students to do this immediately upon making the decision to pursue the degree. Students who began their Gender Studies courses prior to Fall Semester 1998 must also complete an Academic Program Completion Plan and have this approved by the Director or the Associate Director of Gender Studies.
For further information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Gender Studies Program office at 581-8094. Visit us also on the web:
http:// www.genderstudies.utah.edu.