Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies is an 18-credit interdisciplinary minor that involves courses in a wide array of traditional fields, including history, anthropology, communication, business, health, education and literature. The goal of the minor is to inform students about gender dynamics, women’s contributions, perspectives and visions in our own and other cultures; to validate women’s experiences; and to challenge the economic, political and social devaluation of women. The minor complements many majors and can be completed as students fulfill general education requirements. Students taking courses in women’s and gender studies will benefit by having a more complete education, a greater appreciation for women’s contributions, a greater sense of life options for women and a fuller understanding of gender and its role in human life. Expertise in women’s and gender studies will help students successfully handle gender-based power dynamics in all professions as well as prepare them for jobs in women-centered areas of health, social work, education, psychology, journalism, politics, public administration and business.

Regulations Governing Minor Course Work

1. There shall be a minimum of 18.0 credit hours with a minimum Millersville QPA of 2.0.
2. Only one course which counts toward your major may be counted toward your minor.
3. Courses that count toward a minor are also eligible to be used to satisfy the current University-wide General Education requirements subject to normal distribution requirements.
4. At least two courses should be at the upper-division level (300-400).  Exceptions may be requested upon evidence of program depth.
5. No course needed for the minor may be taken Pass-Fail.
6. One-half or more of the work required for the minor must be completed at Millersville University.
7. No student may minor in his or her major.