Why Should I Minor in Women's Studies?

The women's studies minor at Seton Hall University is an excellent complement to any major, strengthening students' academic and professional preparation for careers in a marketplace where understanding of gender is increasingly valuable. Preparation for professions such as law, medicine, education, as well as in the corporate world is greatly enhanced by a deep analytical understanding of women's changing roles and contributions in the wider culture. Students who explore the disciplines through the gender lens are better prepared to understand the complexity of balancing the vocations of work and family in an increasingly competitive world.

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Women’s Studies Minor – 18 credits including:

Required Courses:

WMST 1401 Women, Culture, and Society
WMST 2110 (PHIL 2110) Feminist Theories

Electives (12 credits):
Humanities Electives
(must take at least three credits from this category):

WMST 2113 (ENGL 2113) Women and Literature I
WMST 2114 ENGL 2114) Women and Literature II
WMST 2160 (RELS 2160) Women in the Biblical Tradition
WMST 2171 (HIST 2171) Women in Modern Times
WMST 2317 (AFAM 2317) The Black Man and Woman
WMST 2322 (CLAS 2322/ARCH 2322/HIST 2170) Women in Antiquity

Behavioral Sciences Electives
(must take at least three credits from this category):

WMST 1215 (PSYC 1215) Psychology of Gender
WMST 1334 (SOWK 1334) The Well-Being of Women
WMST 1335 (SOWK 1335) Family Violence
WMST 2211 (SOCI 2211) Marriage and Family Life
WMST 2233 (ANTH 2233) Understanding Human Sexuality
WMST 2513 (SOCI 2513) Social Inequality
WMST 2610 (POLS 2610) Women and Politics
WMST 3432 (COJR 3432) Women and the Media
WMST 3514 (SOCI 3514) Sociology of Women and Men
WMST 4001 (ANTH 4001) American Indian Women

Additional Electives
(must receive permission from Program Director prior to enrolling):

WMST 3191 Independent Study (1 credit)
WMST 3192 Independent Study (2 credits)
WMST 3193 Independent Study (3 credits)