Majors
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Women & Gender Studies
Degree Requirements for Those Declared AFTER Summer 2020
The Bachelor of Arts major in women and gender studies requires 30 semester hours of WGST -prefix and WGST-attribute courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better and a maximum of 12 hours below the 30000 level. A minor in any field is required (unless student has a second major). Reminder: A Bachelor of Arts at TCU has associated foreign language requirements.
Foundational Courses (15 hours)
Three required courses:
- WGST 20003 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
- WGST 30503 Foundations in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- WGST 50103 Feminist/Queer Inquiry
Two courses from the following:
- WGST 30193 Queer Theories
- WGST 30203 Social Justice Organizing & Activism
- WGST 30303 Feminisms of Color
- WGST 30403 Transnational Gender & Sexuality
Elective Courses (12 hours)
Four courses from among WGST-prefix and WGST-attribute courses. Courses may not be counted in more than one category of requirements for the major. No more than two of the elective courses may be in any single discipline (excluding WGST-prefix courses). A list of approved courses can be found on the department website and will be maintained by the department and the registrar. Note: No more than TWO courses from another institution may count for elective credit toward the BA.
Senior Capstone Project or Thesis (3 hours)
- WGST 40350 Senior Capstone Project/Thesis
Degree Requirements for Those Declared BEFORE Summer 2020
The Bachelor of Arts major in Women & Gender Studies emphasizes interdisciplinarity and theory. The BA requires 30 semester hours of WGST-prefix and WGST-attribute courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better and a maximum of 12 hours below the 30000 level. A minor in any field is required (unless student has a second major). Reminder: a Bachelor of Arts at TCU has associated foreign language requirements.
Foundational Courses (15 hours)
Three required courses:
- WGST 20003 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
- WGST 40003 Advanced Seminar in Women & Gender Studies (Spring Only)
- WGST 50103 Feminist Inquiry: Theory & Praxis (Fall Only)
Two courses from the following:
- WGST 30193 Queer Theories (Fall Only)
- WGST 30203 Intersectional Activism & Social Justice (Fall Only)
- WGST 30303 Women of Color Feminisms in a US Context (Spring Only)
- WGST 30403 Transnational Gender & Sexuality (Spring Only)
Elective Courses (15 hours)
Five courses from among WGST-prefix and WGST-attribute courses. Courses cannot be counted in more than one category of requirements for the major. No more than two of the elective courses can be in any single discipline (excluding WGST-prefix courses). A list of WGST-approved elective courses can be found on the Undergraduate Courses page. Note: No more than TWO courses from another institution may count for elective credit toward the BA.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Women & Gender Studies
Requirements for those declared AFTER summer 2020
The Bachelor of Science major in women and gender studies requires 33 semester hours of WGST -prefix and WGST-attribute courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better and a maximum of 12 hours below the 30000 level; and 3 credits of associated requirements. A minor in any field is required (unless student has a second major).
Foundational Courses (15 hours)
Three required courses:
- WGST 20003 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
- WGST 30503 Foundations in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- WGST 50103 Feminist/Queer Inquiry
Two courses from the following:
- WGST 30193 Queer Theories
- WGST 30303 Feminisms of Color
- WGST 30403 Transnational Gender & Sexuality
- Application and Activism (12 hours)
Two required courses:
- WGST 30203 Social Justice Organizing & Activism
- WGST 49003 Internship in Women and Gender Studies
Two application & activism electives:
- Two courses from a pre-approved list of application and activism courses from among WGST-attribute courses. This list of approved courses can be found on the program website and will be maintained by the program.
Elective Course (3 hours)
One course from among WGST-prefix and WGST-attribute courses. Courses may not be counted
in more than one category of requirements for the major. A list of approved courses
can be found on the department website and will be maintained by the department and
the registrar. This list of approved courses can be found on the program website and will be maintained by the program and the registrar. Note: No more than ONE course
from another institution may count for elective credit toward the BS.
Senior Capstone Project or Thesis (3 hours)
- WGST 40350 Senior Capstone Project/Thesis
Associated Requirement (3 hours)
Please note: as associated requirements, these courses may be used to fulfill the
requirements of another major or minor.
One of the following classes in math/statistics:
- MATH 10043 Elementary Statistics
- MATH 30853 Statistics
- INSC 20153 Statistical Analysis
Requirements for Those Declared BEFORE Summer 2020
The Bachelor of Science major in Women & Gender Studies emphasizes application and activism. The BS requires 30 semester hours of WGST-prefix and WGST-attribute courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better and a maximum of 12 hours below the 30000 level; and 6 credits of associated requirements. A minor in any field is required (unless student has a second major).
Foundational Courses (12 hours)
Two required courses:
- WGST 20003 Introduction to Women & Gender Studies
- WGST 40003 Advanced Seminar in Women & Gender Studies (Spring Only)
Two courses from the following:
- WGST 50103 Feminist Inquiry: Theory & Praxis (Fall Only)
- WGST 30193 Queer Theories (Fall Only)
- WGST 30303 Women of Color Feminisms a US Context (Spring Only)
- WGST 30403 Transnational Gender & Sexuality (Spring Only)
Application and Activism (12 hours)
Two required courses:
- WGST 30203 Intersectional Activism & Social Justice (Fall Only)
- WGST 49003 Internship
- Two courses from a pre-approved list of Application and Activism courses from among WGST-attribute courses. This list of approved courses can be found on the Application and Activism Electives page.
Electives (6 hours)
- Two courses from among WGST-prefix and WGST-attribute courses. Courses cannot be counted in more than one category of requirements for the major.
A list of WGST-approved elective courses can be found on the Undergraduate Courses page. Note: No more than ONE course from another institution may count for elective credit toward the BS.
Associated Requirements (6 hours)
Please note: as associated requirements, these courses may be used to fulfill the
requirements of another major or minor.
One of the following classes in math/statistics:
- MATH 10043 Elementary Statistics
- MATH 30853 Statistics
- INSC 20153 Statistical Analysis
One of the following classes in research methods
- ANTH 30383 Qualitative Research and Ethnography
- COMM 30283 Communication Inquiry
- CRES 30003 Interdisciplinary Inquiry
- ECON 40313 Econometrics
- GEOG 30323 Data Analysis and Visualization
- POSC 20093 Scope and Methods of Political Science
- SOCI 30383 Research Methods in Sociology
- SOCI 40383 Topics Applied Social Research –Ethnography
- SOWO 40813 Research Methods in Social Work
- STCO 35503 Research