233 Liberal Arts
(915) 747-5200
DIRECTOR: Shelley S. Armitage
PROFESSORS: Gladstein, McGee Deutsch, Mortimer, Staudt
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Byrd, Howard, Marchino, Meléndez
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Beyer, Ryan, Whitley
LECTURER: Farah
Women's Studies involves the interdisciplinary study of women's experiences, emphasizing historical, contemporary, and
future issues concerning women and men. Integration of studies of women through the various disciplines, including
information and methods, allows for investigation of women's lives and work, including both academic and first-hand
research.
Minor in Women's Studies
To complete a Women's Studies minor, students must earn at least 18 hours in courses approved for Women's Studies credit.
At least 15 hours must be at the upper-division level, representing more than one discipline. Courses considered part of
an interdisciplinary core include WS 3200 (Introduction to Women's Studies),
ENGL 3360
(Women in Literature),
HIST 3391
(History of Women),
POLS 3414
(Women, Power, and Politics), and
SOCI 3370
(Sociology of Sex Roles).
Other courses appropriate for the Women's Studies minor are taught regularly or as special topics in a number of
departments. These include, but are not limited to
CRIJ 3400
(Women and Crime),
CHIC 3301
(La Chicana),
MGMT 3499
(Men and Women as Colleagues in Organizations),
SOCI 3215
(Marriage and Family), and
THEA 3356
(Women in Drama).
Women's Studies (WS) Courses
3200 Introduction to Women's Studies (3-0)
This course focuses on the experience of women primarily from the perspective of the social sciences and
humanities. A cross-cultural and interdisciplinary course, WS 3200 introduces students to historical and
contemporary issues and works, encouraging students to relate to these women's experiences and to the issues,
feminist theories, and public policies involved.
3390 Special Topics in Women's Studies (3-0)
Examination of currently relevant subjects in women's studies from interdisciplinary or specific perspectives.
Topics will vary and may concern themselves with history, theory, methods, criticism, and other areas of
importance. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.