Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting general degree requirements, all gender studies majors must complete a minimum of seven courses with a grade of C or higher and an 8-credit senior project (31–36 credits total), as follows.
- GND 1200/Introduction to Gender and Sexuality: 4 credits
- Five electives in gender studies: 15–20 credits
- One theory course: 4 credits
- SPJ 4990/Senior Project I: 4 credits
- SPJ 4991/Senior Project II: 4 credits
Notes:
- All students majoring in gender studies who do not have a second major are required to declare a minor and enroll in the methods course or junior seminar offered in that minor’s discipline. Consult with your minor advisor about appropriate coursework in that board of study.
- An internship is highly recommended.
Examples of Electives |
Courses in the following list are subject to change, and new courses may be added. Students should consult with their faculty advisor when choosing electives.School of Film and Media Studies:
School of Humanities:
School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education:
School of Natural and Social Sciences:
Conservatory of Theatre Arts:
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Examples of Theory Courses |
Courses in the following list are subject to change, and new courses may be added. Students should consult with their faculty advisor when choosing the theory course.
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Updates to the 2016–18 Purchase College Catalog:
Discontinued electives:
- HIS 3080/The Lives of Women
- MSA 3120/Riot Grrls and Radical Women (replaced by SOC 3005)
- SOC 3287/Science and Technology Studies