Gender and Identity Studies Minor

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The Gender and Identity Studies minor is offered through the Department of Communication and Media. This minor focuses on gender identity and gender expression and intersections with other aspects of identity. Studying identity increases awareness of societal issues such as discrimination, violence, and health and reproductive rights.

The communication and Media Department does not issue grade waivers in any of its majors or minors.

Minor Requirements (15 semester hours):

GID 100 - Introduction to Gender and Identity Studies 3 Credit Hour(s)
GID 300 - Topics in Gender and Identity Studies 3 Credit Hour(s)
GID 400 - Gender and Identity Theory 3 Credit Hour(s)

6 semester hours in 2 different prefixes from:

ANT 200 - Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit Hour(s)
ART 112 - Women in Art 3 Credit Hour(s)
CHI 107 - Exploring Chinese Culture I 3 Credit Hour(s)
CHI 108 - Exploring Chinese Culture II 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 314 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
CRM 151 - Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice 3 Credit Hour(s)
Any GMS course (some will have prerequisites)
HIS 385 - African-American History 3 Credit Hour(s)
HIS 386 - Women in America 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 306 - African American Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 307 - Studies in Literature by Women 3 Credit Hour(s)
LIT 310 - Studies in LGBTQ+ Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)
NDI 347 - Culture Wars and Cartman 3 Credit Hour(s)
POL 293 - Introduction to Canada 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 269 - Human Sexuality 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 309 - Psychology of Women and Gender Development 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 407 - Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)
REL 204 - Religions of the World 3 Credit Hour(s)
SOC 100 - Introductory Sociology 3 Credit Hour(s)
SOC 230 - Contemporary US Social Issues 3 Credit Hour(s)
Any SPA course (some will have prerequisites)
THR 322 - Race, Gender, and Sexuality in Theatre and Film 3 Credit Hour(s)
Or other courses as approved by the department chair.