Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program

Theresa Earenfight, PhD, Director
Web: https://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/women-gender-sexuality/
 

Objectives

The program of courses that comprises the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies curriculum will enable students to examine gender and sexuality in society from multiple perspectives and disciplines; to understand and evaluate feminist and masculinities critical scholarship and to apply them across disciplines and in all areas of life; to analyze the connections between gender inequalities and other forms of discrimination (sexual identities, race, class, ethnicity, etc.); and to develop abilities and skills to deal positively and effectively with gender issues for individuals and society.

Students can take Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies as a stand-alone major or they may choose to take an additional, complementary major. The program is designed in such a way that this is feasible within four years.

Programs

• Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with Departmental Honors, BA
• Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, BA

• LGBTQ Studies Minor
• Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor