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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Women and Gender Studies - Major


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The major in Women and Gender Studies is a structured, interdisciplinary academic experience for all students that:

  • Develops students’ theoretical knowledge with issues pertainging to sex and gender.
  • Prepares students to be active and informed citizens.
  • Intentionally and coherently connects interdisciplinary academic coursework with students’ interests in women and gender studies.
  • Engages students within community based women and gender studies experiential education.

Women and Gender Studies Electives


(12 credits)

Students must take four elective courses in Women and Gender Studies in addition to the core courses. At least three courses must be 300 level or higher. Visit http://www.naz.edu/dept/womensstudies/courses.cfm for the complete elective list or check the attribute pull down menu on NazNet for courses offered during each semester.

Students are required to complete FOUR electives that are clustered to represent a coherent focus. This selection should be done in consultation with the student’s Women and Gender Studies advisor.

Internship


Community-based internships approved by the Director of the major and are 120 hours for one semester. All college policies related to internships apply. Students must be at least a junior and have a 2.5 grade point average. See the Program Director for a list of internship sites.

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