Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Minor

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Delivery Area: Online

Coordinator: Sarah Hentges (207) 262-7762 sarah.hentges@maine.edu

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies examines historical, political, and economic systems crucial to understanding constructions of gender, sexuality, and the experiences of women in the U.S. and across cultures. The program features interdisciplinary core courses and cross-listed courses that challenge students to think critically about sexuality, gender, race, class, and nation. Students in WGS develop strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills that prepare them for a variety of careers or graduate study in such areas as social service, public policy, business, law, women’s studies, education and government. Courses in the minor emphasize studies in queer history, the politics of embodiment, social movements and social justice, sexuality studies, literature, intersectionality, and diversity.

Minor Requirements (18 credit hours):

Complete any four women and gender studies courses; the following are the UMA course options (12):

Advising Notes:

● A minimum of 25% of the credits required for a minor needs to be earned at UMA for it to be awarded.
● A student may be awarded any minor as long as no more than six credits of the minor can be used to fulfill the requirements of the student’s major or concentration.