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Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (Minor)

Explore culture, power structures, and social change with the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor. Open to all undergraduates, it equips students to analyze society, advocate for justice and apply critical thinking in diverse careers.
Type: Minor
Format: In-Person
Credit Hours: 18
College: College of Arts and Sciences
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Blends humanities and social sciences to examine gender, sexuality and culture. Students study American culture, digital feminism and social issues while completing electives across disciplines, preparing them for careers in advocacy, policy, education, media and research that promote equity and social impact.

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 Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies 
Academic Plan Code(s): WGSTMINOR

Program Requirements

Select one of the following:3
WGST 201
Women In American Culture - AH, P1
WGST 202
Seeing Gender: Introduction to Gender in Visual Studies - AH, P1
WGST 203
Gender Issues in Public Dialogue - OC, P1
WGST 204
Digital Feminism - P2, SB
WGST 500Senior Seminar in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Social Sciences - CUE, WR3
Electives in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies 1,212
Minimum Total Hours18

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

1

Nine hours must be 300-level or above.

2

6 hours must be in Humanities; 6 hours must be in Social Sciences