The Women's Studies Program is an interdisciplinary forum for the study of women's past and present position in society. The concept of gender relations is considered a primary factor in our understanding of women's roles in various institutions and societies. The Program analyzes the similarities and differences among women as a result of such factors as race, class, religion, and sexuality.
Required Courses
- EN 125 Introduction to Feminisms
Cross-listed with HS 148, PS 125, SC 225 - Colloquium in Women's Studies
Always taken as a senior during spring semester
Electives
Four electives from a variety of departments, can be tailored to your own interests.
Guidelines
- No more than two electives can be courses within the same department.
Note: Many courses that count for the WS Minor are cross-referenced to other departments. To avoid having to select an alternative course, you can select the department from which you wish to register the course. For example, if you have three additional courses from the Sociology department, one may be cross-referenced with the Communications department; therefore, you would register for it as a CO course rather than an SC course.
- Only one course can count as a major requirement.
There are always new courses added that are considered Women's Studies courses. Please see Spring 2009 Courses to see what is offered this coming semester!
Boston College students may decide to minor in Women's Studies any time prior to graduation, provided that the requisite scope and number of courses have been completed with satisfaction.
If you are a Boston College student and would like to declare a Minor in Women's Studies, please email us at gender@bc.edu.
