Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies: Self Designed, BA
This concentration could be met by taking 5 courses within a single field or department, or a combination of departments—such as Politics and Philosophy, or Sociology & Anthropology. Other concentrations might include Media and Communications, History and English, or thematic concentrations that could combine courses in a wide variety of fields such as Performance Studies, Migration Studies, Labor Studies, and so forth. Any self-designed concentration should be determined in consultation with the Associate Director of the program and subsequently approved by the Program’s Curriculum Committee. Please note that the title of the self-designed concentration will not appear on transcripts.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 33. Double majors may entail more course units.
For more information: https://gsws.sas.upenn.edu/program/undergraduate/major
For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
| Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives | 20 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| GSWS 002 | Gender and Society | 1 |
| GSWS 003 | Introduction to Sexuality Studies and Queer Theory | 1 |
| GSWS Theory Course | 1 | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select 5 courses with 4 courses in at least two different departments | 5 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 4 elective courses | 4 | |
| Reseach/Capstone Requirement | ||
| Select 1 course unit | 1 | |
| Total Course Units | 33 | |
| 1 | You may count no more than one course toward both a Major and a Sector requirement. For Exceptions, check the Policy Statement. |
Honors
Students with an overall GPA of 3.4 and 3.6 or better in the major are eligible for honors.
Concentrations
Students may select one of five concentrations:
- Feminist Studies
- Global Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Health and Disability
- LGBTQ Studies
- Self-designed
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2020 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.