Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Women’s and Gender Studies
4-Year Degree Plan (Sample)
Academic Advising
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Degree Requirements (120 cr.)
Students receiving the Bachelor of Arts degree must complete 120 total credit hours including:
- The IU South Bend general-education curriculum (33-39 cr.)
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts additional requirements (14-23 cr.)
- Major concentration and elective requirements
- The Required Minor (15-18 cr.) taken in any campus school or interdisciplinary program
- A minimum of 30 credit hours at the 300- or 400-level
In addition, major and minor requirements must be completed with a grade of C– or higher.
All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.
Major Requirements (30 cr.)
At least 15 credit hours must be taken at the 300-level or above
Core Courses for the Major (18 cr.)
- WGS-W 100 Gender Studies
- WGS-W 299 Research Methods in Women’s Studies
- WGS-W 301 International Perspectives on Women
- WGS-W 360 Feminist Theory
- WGS-W 402 Seminar in Gender Studies (or an approved alternative)
- WGS-W 480 Women’s Studies Practicum
Electives for the Major (12 cr.)
- One WGS joint-listed course in the humanities or arts
- One WGS joint-listed course in the social or biological sciences
- One additional elective from WGS core or joint-listed courses
- One additional elective from WGS cross-listed, core, or joint-listed courses