At the University of Toledo, the Women’s & Gender Studies Department offers courses taught by faculty with national and international scholarly and research reputations not only in Women’s and Gender Studies, but also in their other disciplinary areas, such as Biology, Chemistry, Culture Studies, Education, Literary Studies, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, History, International Studies, Law, Library Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work.  Students can major or minor in Women’s & Gender Studies or they can double-major, combining their Women’s and Gender Studies major with one in any other academic discipline.  Students may also take advantage of other exciting educational opportunities, which include study abroad, service learning, co-ops, internships, externships, and fieldwork. 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Degree Requirements

Major, BA: 30 hours (Double majors, 27 hours in WS)

Required courses:

WGST 3010 Issues in Women's Studies

WGST 4870 Feminist Theory

WGST 4890 Women's Studies Research & Methodologies

Women's & Gender Studies Praxis

15 hours of electives, which must come from a minimum of 3 different departments--the related requirement of 18 hours must be met with courses chosen in consultation with the a WGST student advisor

Minor: 21 hours

WGST 3010 Issues in Women's Studies

WGST 4870 Feminist Theory

WGST 4890 Women's Studies Research & Methodologies

9 hours of electives which must come from a minimum of 3 different departments

Requirements for admittance into the college:  Four English units, three math units (algebra I, II and geometry), and two units of a single foreign language are required of all first-year students entering the College of Arts & Sciences.  Three units each of natural science and social sciences are also strongly recommended.  University of Toledo requirements for graduation:  The core requirements includes 6 hours of English Composition, 3 hours of mathematics, and 14 of a foreign language (may be waived for students based on placement test).  Click here to consult the University Catalog.