Associate in Arts degree with Emphasis in Women's Studies
Students seeking an Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Education with an emphasis must successfully complete the AA requirements and the specific emphasis requirements. Emphasis requirements may also be used to satisfy the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal requirements.
Coursework in this area is supportive of four-year degree programs in women's studies as well as the related fields of human services, education, American studies and other social sciences and humanities.
Required Courses: (6 cr)
WMST 1101 Introduction to Women's Studies
WMST 1121 Women Across Culture
OR ANTH 1121 Women Across Culture
OR SOC 1121 Women Across Culture
Complete three of the following courses: (9 cr)
BIOL 1125 Biology of Women
ENGL 1140 Gender and Literature
HIST 1131 History of the Family
PSYC 1106 Psychology of Women
SOC 1115 Sociology of Gender and Sex Roles
Curriculum
Courses offered in this Department:
WMST 1101 Introduction to Women's Studies
WMST 1121 Women Across Cultures
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
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Department Admin
Dean: Teri Wichman, Dean of Social Sciences and Library
Dean's Assistant: Alvina Adasevich
Dept Chair: Ava Rosenblum
Mission Statement
Women's Studies is a multidisciplinary program which focuses on the experiences, responsibilities and roles of women in this country and around the world. Women's Studies addresses the students' understanding of women as a distinct group, women's issues and appreciation for women's accomplishments and contributions.
Coursework in this area is supportive of four-year degree programs in women's studies as well as the related fields of human services, education, American studies and other social sciences and humanities.
