Gender Studies Minor
Program: Gender Studies
Credential awarded: Minor
Total credit hours: 18
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Students in the Gender Studies minor are introduced to how one's gender and sexual identity are formed and how one's gender or sexuality affects one's personality, individuality, behavior and opportunities in society and around the globe.
Additionally, students graduating from the program will be more marketable to graduate schools and more prepared for life in the world of business, science, or academia, where diversity is a part of everyday life.
The program provides foundational knowledge in communication, management, and budgeting as tools to accomplish professional tasks effectively. Students will acquire:
The gender studies minor is an interdisciplinary program complementing many majors including psychology, sociology, English, history and others. It deals with issues of gender through a variety of lenses and involves courses in a wide range of sciences and liberal arts.
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