Women and Gender Studies (B.A.) Academic Course Map
Program Overview
The Bachlelor of Arts degree in Women and Gender Studies (WGST) at CU Boulder fosters critical thinking skills applied to the study of women and gender, particularly in relation to three key areas: race or ethnicity, sexuality and global studies. It is part of the liberal arts education, and thus seeks to prepare its students for the future through producing well-rounded, flexible and adaptable graduates who know how to gather and analyze information, write well, give effective oral presentations, and problem solve. The major also prepares them to thrive and pursue their interests in an era of globalization, encouraging them to think locally and globally.
Women and Gender Studies attracts great students with strong academic skills who are also interested in applying their WGST education in the real world. Its students come from different walks of life and different parts of the world, and this diversity enriches our department. WGST students are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, sexuality, and gender identity. Outside the classroom, you will find WGST majors spending time on the CU basketball team or CU cheerleading squad, working in the CU Women’s Resource Center, or attending meetings at their sorority house or the Gender and Sexuality Center. Many WGST majors volunteer with domestic violence shelters, the movement to end sexual assault, youth groups, environmental organizations, and development and empowerment projects in other parts of the world. Beyond the U.S., our WGST majors hail from Nepal, El Salvador and Afghanistan.
Admission Requirements
Students who begin at a babyÖ±²¥app Community College can transfer directly to CU Boulder to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Please see the CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences’ babyÖ±²¥app Community College webpage for more information detailed information admissions requirements for students transfering from a babyÖ±²¥app Community College.
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU Boulder staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Women and Gender Studies (WGST) major
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
Community College (first two years)
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WST 200/2000* | Intro to Women`s Studies (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| ENG 121/1021 | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
COM 125/1250 OR COM 220/2300 | Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3)OR Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WST 225/2100 | Women & Social Action (GT-SS3)* | 3 |
| ENG 122/1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| MAT 120/1240 | Math for the Liberal Arts (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1) [HIS 205/2005 Women in World History OR HIS 215/2105 Women in U.S. History recommended if available] | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
One of the following Women & Gender Studies (WGST) major electives but take no more than two total:
| 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| Transfer Electives | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| One of the WGST major electives from the list in Fall Semseter 2, but take no more than two total. | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) | 3 |
| 2nd Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course from a different category than the first. | 4 |
| Transfer Electives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at your community college: 60
Completion of these four semesters of coursework fulfills the requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree at your community college and fulfills the General Education requirements at CU Boulder.
CU Boulder (last two years)
Fall Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WGST 3800 | Advanced Writing in Feminist Studies (recommended) | 3 |
| WGST 3020 | Feminist Methods of Inquiry and Praxis | 3 |
Upper Division WGST Major Elective or WGST Major Cognate course | 3 | |
| Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| Lower- or Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WGST 3100 | Feminist Theories | 3 |
| Upper Division WGST Major Elective or WGST Major Cognate course | 3 | |
Lower- or Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| Lower- or Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Upper Division WGST Major Elective or WGST Major Cognate course | 3 |
| Upper Division WGST Major Elective or WGST Major Cognate course | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 4
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WGST 4800 | Senior Colloquium in Feminist Studies | 3 |
| Upper Division WGST Major Elective or WGST Major Cognate course | 3 | |
Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at CU Boulder: 60
Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Women and Gender Studies at CU Boulder.
*For community college courses, the first course number is before summer 2022 and the second course number is in summer 2022 and after.
**If your community college does not offer WST 225 or the WGST major electives, replace them with GT-AH, GT-HI, or GT-SS courses and take WGST 2600 and two WGST major electives at CU Boulder in place of some of non-major electives listed in years 3 and 4.