The Women’s and Gender Studies Program at High Point University pays respect to the history of Women’s Studies, while acknowledging the growth of the discipline in response to the myriad of experiences of women and men globally, and the inclusion of diversity across the gender and transgender spectrum. Students taking courses in Women’s and Gender Studies are exposed to a wide variety of theories, methodologies, and perspectives, from fields of study such as Communication, English, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, and Sociology. Students are trained to think critically and synthesize information from a variety of sources in the production of new knowledge and information systems. This prepares students to be global citizens who go on to have successful careers in areas such as law, criminal justice, health care and medicine, public policy, education, journalism, and counseling.
Requirements for a Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies (20 credits):
Students graduating with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the following terms, concepts, and ideas.
Students who graduate with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies are expected to demonstrate competence in the following skill areas:
Knowledge
Intellectual and Analytical Skills
Integrative and Applied Learning
Diversity
Social and Personal Responsibility