Women's studies is an academic field of study that utilizes a particular framework through which to view critical intellectual issues. This interdisciplinary minor examines and analyzes the world from a variety of perspectives. Through the study of the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and physical education, the minor affirms the existence, integrity, and value of women's diverse experiences. While students pursue their own intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth, Women's Studies helps students analyze the experiences of women and men in various cultures. Committed to freedom of inquiry and to building bridges beyond academia, it seeks to improve communication and to prepare and equip women and men for service and leadership.

Women's Studies Minor
Program Coordinator:Laurie Pedersen
Committee Members:
Jo Ann Croom
Kathy Meacham
Marc Mullinax
Kathy Newfont
Laurie Pedersen
Phyllis Smith
Grant Gosch
Bill Dycus
Lucia Carter
Virginia Bower
Minor in Women's Studies
18 Hours
WS 200 Women in Society	3
Electives	15
Electives:
Electives may be chosen from among a number of regular, adaptable and special topics courses. Students declaring a minor in Women's Studies must consult the program coordinator for guidance. The following is a sample of such classes (others may fulfill WS requirements):
Regular:
ENG 330 Women Writers
HIS 330 Women in the American Experience
HIS 403 Latin American Women
REL 336 Women and Religion
WS 457 Directed Readings
WS 461 Internship Adaptable
Adaptable courses have included:
BIO 213 Human Biology
ENG 325 British Literature 1900 - Present
ENG 354 Language and Popular Culture
HIS 401 Contemporary Latin America
HIS 402 History of Mexico
HIS 452 Modern Japan
PS 211 Political Mobilization
REL 237 Religions in America
REL 240 Islam
REL 241 Hinduism and Buddhism
REL 341 Christian Ethics
SOC  111 Introduction to Sociology
PHI Most Philosophy courses are WS adaptable