Women’s Studies Minor

Department Contact:

Program Director: Dr. Robin L. Cadwallader, rcadwallader@francis.edu, 814-472-3342

Program Description:

A Women’s Studies minor complements many different majors, such as nursing, physician assistant, social work, education, political science, and psychology. A Women’s Studies minor can help to customize the undergraduate experience, preparing students for various careers involving issues of diversity and social/political difference. The Women’s Studies minor consists of a total of 18 credits, 3 required credits and 15 elective credits, to be chosen from the SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and VALUES options listed below.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Through the SKILLS courses, students will learn the skills necessary for the consideration of women’s roles and positions in society.
Through the KNOWLEDGE courses, students will gain a broader knowledge of the various foundational aspects of women’s roles and positions in society.
Through the VALUES courses, students will learn to value the various contributions, roles, and positions of women in society.

Total Credits Required:

18 credits

Requirements: (18 credits)

SOC 202 - Introduction to Women in Society Or SCWK 202 Introduction to Women in Society

Elective Courses:

Five courses chosen from the options below. Other courses may be approved with the program director’s approval (see Dr. Cadwallader).

Credits must come from 3 different academic disciplines
9 credits must be at the 300 level or higher
Chosen courses must cover each of the following categories: Skills, Knowledge, Values
An internship or independent study is encouraged