This course will introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of Women's and Gender Studies. It will explore key concepts in gender theory, emphasizing the social construction and historical development of "masculinity" and "femininity." It will also consider how gender intersects with other aspects of identity and social categorization, like race, class, nationality, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. This course covers critical and canonical contributions in the field of feminist theory; classical and modern theorists will be included. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking regarding debates on sex and gender; the course will includes topics such as socialization, identity, culture, gendered violence, work, family, bodies, activism, and social movements. 3 Credits
3 Credits

This interdisciplinary course provides an introduction to critical theoretical perspectives that center on gendered bodies and power. Through the examination of different theoretical perspectives (feminisms, post-structuralism, (post)queer theory, postcolonialism & intersectionality), students will be able to analyze social phenomena in a systematic manner, critique the roles of social structures, ideologies, and identities in the larger social body, and provide historical context for current social issues. An examination of theory provides students with the opportunity to discuss the ways in which power relations inform both the public and private spheres of life vis-a-vis politics, histories, economics, media, and (inter)national discourse inter alia. The examination of theorizing gender and power will occur across three dimensions. 1) course readings will anchor discussions and projects throughout the semester. 2) discussions inside and outside the classroom will serve as a bridge between the concepts investigated in the texts and the lived realities of the students. 3) assignments will provide students an opportunity to delve deeper into various theoretical frameworks and reflect on their own meaning making of the course. 3 Credits
3 Credits

This interdisciplinary course provides an introduction to the topic of men and masculinities. Specifically, we will explore how masculinities are managed, performed, and policed primarily from a U.S. perspective. In this course, the specter of masculinities will be seen as being articulated from various ideological and structural programs, including but not limited to patriarchy, violence, capitalism, schooling, and mass media among others. The impact of masculinities will vary depending on the intersectional aspect of one's identities (ex. race, class, gender, inter alia). First, to facilitate this reading of men and masculinities, course readings will anchor discussions and projects throughout the semester. Second, discussions inside and outside the classroom will serve as a bridge between the concepts investigated in the texts and the lived realities of the students. Third, assignments will provide students an opportunity to delve deeper into various masculinities and reflect on their own meaning making of the course. 3 Credits
3 Credits

This course introduces students to the principles, practices, and processes of research in social science, assists students in selecting a topic for a research project, and guides them in doing preliminary research on that topic. Students will be introduced to empirical studies, learn how to conceptualize and measure variables, and become familiar with sampling techniques and different types of research designs, includings data collection. By the end of the course, students will have decided upon a research project, read numerous secondary sources on their topic, and a literature review.
Prerequisites: STAT2110 and 60 credits 3 Credits
3 Credits

This internship consists of 40 hours of documented work experience per academic credit in a university-approved volunteer or paid position that is directly related to women's and gender issues. The three-credit experience required for the Women's and Gender Studies minor requires a total of 120 hours on site, as well as the completion of the academic requirements established by the Department of Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: 90 credits and department head approval 3 Credits
3 Credits

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop a research question relevant to the social sciences, select appropriate research methods to answer specific questions, analyze the data collected, write a research paper, and present findings to a larger audience. It is the capstone course of the social sciences program.
Prerequisites: 90 credits and Department Head permission 3 Credits
3 Credits

This course is the performance of community service through one or more appropriate, department-approved human services agencies that is directly related to the student's field of study. Each credit requires 40 hours of community service plus completion of academic requirements established by the department.
Prerequisites: 90 Credits and Department head approval 1 Credits
1 Credits

This course is the performance of community service through one or more appropriate, department-approved human services agencies that is directly related to the student's field of study. Each credit requires 40 hours of community service plus completion of academic requirements established by the department.
Prerequisite -- Department head approval 2 Credits
2 Credits

This course is the performance of community service through one or more appropriate, department-approved human services agencies that is directly related to the student's field of study. Each credit requires 40 hours of community service plus completion of academic requirements established by the department.
Prerequisite: Department head permission 3 Credits
3 Credits

Under the guidance of a faculty member, the student will complete 120 hours of documented experience of a practicum at a university-approved site. The student?s experience may be a volunteer or paid position that is directly related to the field of history. Participation in professional activities allows students to experience the work environment in their chosen field, make informed career choices, and enhance their employment credentials. These experiences reinforce the connection between the classroom and the diverse workplaces that employ historians through the application of classroom theories to actual occupational problems. This course requires 120 hours on site, as well as the completion of the academic requirements established by the Department of Social Sciences.
5 Credits