Colorado College

The feminist and gender studies curriculum consists of critical examination of theories about and attitudes toward women, gender, and sexuality both in Western culture and globally, with the goal of broadening our perspectives as well as of considering the conditions for the creation of a more equitable society.

Students majoring in feminist and gender studies must successfully complete a minimum of 11.75 units of feminist and gender studies courses. These courses must include 110, 200, 311, 404, 405, and 410. In addition majors must take a specialized theory course; e.g., 213, 216, 249, 250, or 310. Majors must also complete at least five electives, at least three of which must comprise a Thematic Concentration, which may be in one of several suggested areas or may be a self-designed "Thematic Connections" concentration. Feminist and gender studies majors are encouraged to study foreign languages and to select electives, both in feminist and gender studies and in other departments or programs that examine race, ethnicity and socioeconomic class.

Students seeking to minor in feminist and gender studies must complete 5.5 units minimum, or 6 units if the option of a minor paper is pursued. Courses must include FG 110; 200; either 410 or, under special circumstances and with consent of their minor advisor, a minor paper (335 or 336) and a thematic concentration consisting of three courses. Only one unit of the minor may also be counted toward, or in the department of, the student's major. See the feminist and gender studies major listing for an explanation and illustration of thematic concentrations. Check the course schedule for offerings for 2007-08.