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Bachelor of Arts
in Women's Studies
A major in Women's Studies offers
students the
opportunity to fully explore the program. The
Bachelor
of Arts requires 42 hours of Women's Studies course work.
Requirements
NAU requires that you complete 120 course-hours for this degree. Our requirements, listed as "Major requirements" below, account for 42 hours of the total. For more information about the other requirements listed below, see NAU's Academic Catalog or visit Academic Advisement.
NAU Requirements
Please note that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Visit NAU's Academic Information Office (www4.nau.edu/aio/Articulation/DiversityCourseList.htm) for a list of available diversity courses.
Major requirements: | 42 hours |
Liberal Studies requirements: | 35 hours |
Language requirements: | 12 hours |
Minor requirements: | 18 hours |
General electives: | 13 hours |
Total required for degree: | 120 hours |
Women's Studies Requirements
Core Requirements
WSG 191 ~ Women, Gender Identity and Ethnicity and | 6 hours |
WSG 350w ~ History and Historiography of Feminist Movements or WSG 375w ~ Feminist Methodology, Interpretation and Critique:* | 3 hours |
WSG 300w ~ Feminist Theories: | 3 hours |
One cultural diversity course as approved by your advisor: | 3 hours |
WSG 491c ~ New Directions in Women's Studies: Research, Theory and Scholarship:** | 3 hours |
*Either course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement.
**Meets NAU's senior capstone requirement.
Area Requirements
To ensure an interdisciplinary understanding of Women's Studies methodology, theory and content, you will choose 24 hours from the following groups of courses, though you must take only courses you haven't already used to meet core requirements.
Choose from any WSG courses: | 9 hours |
Choose from the following: ANT 404 ~ Women in Contemporary Cultures COM 301 ~ Race, Gender, and the Media CJ 360 ~ Women, Crime, Justice CJ 425 ~ Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice POS 355 ~ Women, Power, and Politics PSY 491 ~ Psychology of Women SC 424 ~ Gender and Communication SOC 204 ~ Sociology of Gender SOC 304 ~ Topics in Sociology of Gender | 6 hours |
Choose from the following: ENG 261 ~ Introduction to Women Writers ENG 361 ~ Special Topics in Women Writers HIS 295 ~ Women in American History HIS 296 ~ Women, Race, and Class HIS 297 ~ Women in Asia HIS 300W ~ Witch-hunts in Comparative Perspective HIS 415 ~ American Indian Women | 6 hours |
Choose one course from any of the above groups or an alternate as approved by your advisor: | 3 hours |
Tips
Here are a few general tips for students thinking about majoring in Women's Studies. And please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Prerequisites
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites, courses which must be taken before another course. Check all course descriptions to find out. (You may be able to count some prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Hour Requirements
Please note that NAU requires 120 hours for this degree even if some courses fill multiple requirements. Also, at least 30 hours must be upper-division courses (those with course ID numbers higher than 300).
Choosing a Minor
In consultation with your advisor, choose a minor that's appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic program.
Declare Soon
Be sure to declare your Women's Studies major before completing 12 hours of the requirements. We encourage you to consult with someone in our program every semester to ensure that your course of study is ideal for you.
General Electives
Use the general elective requirements to pursue your specific interests and goals. An advisor can help you select appropriate courses. You might also be able to use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they aren't used to meet major, minor or liberal studies requirements.
Resources
The following links may be useful when deciding which program of study is right for you or for tracking your progress toward our Bachelor of Arts degree.
Academic Catalog
The NAU Catalog includes the requirements for every degree offered at NAU, an inventory of courses by department and general introductory information for new students.
Academic Advisement
The Academic Advisement Center helps students plan their academic schedules, understand course-hour requirements, resolve academic issues, learn more about NAU and more.
Flowsheet
Use this printable flowsheet to track the requirements and your progress toward acheiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women's Studies.