Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for the Women's and Gender Studies minor?
Students must complete six, 3-credit courses (or 18 credits) from the list of approved Women’s and Gender Studies Courses. The two courses (or 6 credits) we require are Intro to Feminisms, which builds the foundation for your WGS minor, and Advanced Topics, which is offered in the Spring semester for graduating seniors. The remaining four courses (or 12 credits) are electives that may be taken from a variety of departments.
Please note that no more than two electives (or 6 credits) can be courses within the same department, and that only one course can “double count” toward the WGS minor and another requirement (ex: core, major, or another minor). You are also strongly recommended to take Intro to Feminisms prior to taking any WGS electives.
Who is eligible to complete the minor?
Any Boston College undergraduate student may apply for the Women’s and Gender Studies interdisciplinary minor in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences.
How do I register for the minor?
You can register for the minor on our website by filling out and submitting the Undergraduate Registration Form, found here.
When can I register for the minor?
You may register at any time during the year and at any point during your program of study.
Which courses can I take to complete a minor in Women's and Gender Studies?
Courses that fulfill the certificate requirements can be found on our website. If you believe a course should count toward the minor (meaning, that it deals majorly with women’s, gender, or sexuality themes) but it is not listed, please email gender@bc.edu.
Which courses can I take to complete a minor in Women's and Gender Studies?
Yes, pending approval. If you have taken courses at Boston College that you believe might count towards the minor, you may appeal to gender@bc.edu with the syllabus of the course and any additional information you believe will help your case.
Can my study abroad courses count towards the minor?
Yes, pending approval. If you have taken, or plan to take, a study abroad course that you believe might count towards the minor, email gender@bc.edu with a catalog course description and any other supporting documentation such as syllabi and reading lists which may assist in the approval process. Once the course has been approved, you will need to complete the OIP degree audit course substitution form for study abroad and bring the signed form(s) to Student Services in Lyons Hall.