Women’s Studies Minor

Department Contact:

Program Director: Dr. Robin L. Cadwallader, rcadwallader@francis.edu 

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