The Women’s Studies Program examines the cultural and social construction of gender, explores the history, experiences and contributions of women to society, and studies the influences of gender on the lives of women and men.
There are * 652 women’s and gender studies programs at community colleges, colleges, and universities in the U.S.
In 1981, the Women’s Studies Program was approved by ASCAP as an interdisciplinary program. Two students decided to pursue the minor that year. As of today, the program has grown to include curriculum for credit toward the Core Curriculum in the area of the Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Additionally, since 2006 the Women’s Studies Program participates in the Graduate Certificate Program (GCP), offering a specialist inter-disciplinary sub-field in women’s, gender, and identity studies for doctoral and master’s degree candidates. The GCP also functions as a stand-alone credential useful for professionals. We also support graduate students wishing to minor in Women's Studies. For details on the Master's and Doctoral programs minor go to: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/wstudies/ws_studentspeakout.php
If you are interested in adding to your critical thinking skills and focusing on a career that intersects multiple perspectives of diversity, our program will be a good addition to your academic plan.
WS 5360.001 Foundations of Women's Studies | CRN# 18618 | M 6pm - 8:50pm | Dr. Charlotte Dunham
Catalog description: Interdisciplinary study of fundamental concepts and issues in gender and identity studies and contemporary scholarship, including the complexities introduced by cross-sectional study of race, sexual orientation, and class distinctions, tensions, and alliances.
Note: this course is required for all Women's Studies students working to obtain the Graduate Certificate and the graduate Minor. This course is also open to all students. You do not have to be a minor or working toward the GCP to take this course.
What are students saying about our program?
Students Speak Out
Contact the graduate advisor, Dr. Charlotte Dunham, to make an appointment for advising.
For more information or questions about the Women's Studies Program check our web site at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/wstudies or contact (806) 742.4335
* Source: “Mapping Women’s and Gender Studies: A National Census of Women’s and Gender Studies Programs in U.S. Institutions of Higher Education”, NORC Project 6433.01.62, Dec. 2007, The National Women’s Studies Association
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Posted:
7/30/2015
Originator:
Patricia Earl
Email:
patricia.a.earl@ttu.edu
Department:
Women's Studies Program
Event Information
All Day Event
Event Date: 8/26/2015
Location:
Texas Tech University
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