Upcoming Women and Gender Studies Online & Hybrid Courses

WGS 101 - Intro to Gender Studies Description

Examines gender, sex, sexuality, and race as they relate to other categories of difference from an interdisciplinary perspective including disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Fulfills General Education Cultures - U.S. Diversity. Fulfills one of the General Education Foundations - Social and Behavioral Sciences. Offered fall and winter semesters.

Available Semesters

Winter 2026 - Online
Spring/Summer 2026 - Online

WGS 201 - Foundations of Feminism Description

Focuses on the historical development of feminist thought. Interdisciplinary examination of the theoretical approaches to feminism and gender. Designed for, but not limited to, WGS students. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: WGS 101 or permission of instructor.

Available Semesters

Winter 2026 - Online

WGS 224 - Introduction to LGBTQ Studies Description

Introduces LGBTQ histories, cultures, and theoretical perspectives in the context of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, religion, ability, and nation. Topics include literary and artistic expression, biological investigations, health matters, policy and politics, community life, and other issues relevant to studying gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer life. Fulfills General Education Foundations - Historical Analysis. Offered fall and winter semesters.

Available Semesters

Winter 2026 - Online
Spring/Summer 2026 - Online

WGS 255 - Gender and Popular Culture Description

Introduction to historical and contemporary U.S. popular and everyday culture, arts, and entertainment as mechanisms that produce and reinforce ideologies about gender, race, and sexuality. Analyzes formal elements and aesthetics of various popular arts, modes of production and distribution, and the role of popular arts in activism and resistance. Fulfills General Education Foundations - Arts. Fulfills General Education Cultures - U.S. Diversity. Offered fall and winter semesters.

Available Semesters

Winter 2026 - Online
Spring/Summer 2026 - Online

WGS 320 - Crimes Against Women Description

An in-depth study of crimes committed almost exclusively against women. Such crimes include sexual harassment, rape, and certain types of murder. The course is taught within the framework of feminist theory and research. Crosslisted with CJ 320. Offered fall semester.

Available Semesters

Winter 2026 - Online
Spring/Summer 2026 - Online

WGS 350 - Family and Gender in the Devel Description

Explores the impact of economic change on families and gender roles in developing countries. Will include consideration of factors affecting family reproduction decisions, women in the formal and informal labor force, etc., and in-depth study of gender and family in one or more countries. Fulfills General Education Cultures - Global Perspectives. Part of the Identity Issue. Cross-listed with SOC 350. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Available Semesters

Spring/Summer 2026 - Online