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Race/Gender Studies (Minor)

Explore the intersections of race, gender and culture with the Race/Gender Studies Minor. Open to all majors, this program equips students with critical insights and analytical tools for careers in social justice, education, advocacy, media and community leadership.
Type: Minor
Format: In-Person
Credit Hours: 21
College: College of Arts and Sciences
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The minor blends courses from Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Pan-African Studies, including topics like racism, sexism, global poverty and Black feminism. Students engage in critical analysis, literature and history, choosing electives to match their passions. Gain the knowledge and perspective to drive social change and excel in careers advancing equity and inclusion.

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Race/Gender Studies
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Departments: Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Pan-African Studies 
Academic Plan Code(s): RGS_MINOR

Program Requirements

WGST 201Women In American Culture - AH, P13
PAS 200Introduction to Pan-African Studies - P1, SB3
WGST 347/PAS 364Racism and Sexism - P1, SB3
Select two of the following: 16
WGST/PAS/PHIL 207
Diverse Perspectives in Philosophy - AH, P2
WGST/PAS 342
Black Women Novelists - AH, P2, WR
WGST 343/PAS 392/SOC 392
Faces of Global Poverty - WR
WGST/PAS 344
Black Lesbian Lives
WGST 346/PAS 385
Women in Africa: Historical and Literary Perspectives
WGST 348/PAS 332
African-American Women - WR
WGST 380/PAS 350/TA 363
African-American Women in Theatre - AH, P1, WR
WGST/PAS 410
Black Feminism in Action
WGST/PAS/HIST/SCHG 513
U.S. Social Justice Movements of the 20th Century
WGST 543/PAS 542
Black Women's Voices - WR
WGST/PAS 547
Language, Race, Class, and Gender
Elective in Pan-African Studies at 300-level or above 23
Elective in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at 300-level or above 33
Minimum Total Hours21

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville. 

1

Other courses may be substituted with advisor approval

2

May not be cross-listed with Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies

3

May not be cross-listed with Pan-African Studies