ADM 310: Historical Costume and the Social Order (3)
History of dress from ancient Egypt through the 20th century. Emphasizes how socioeconomic status and sex roles are expressed through dress and how this expression reflects the influence of religion, politics, and economics. Cross-listed as WMS 310.

CDF 132: Introduction to the Family (3)
Ecological and systems approach applied to public and private family concepts; historical changes and current status; relationships among individuals, families, consumers, and communities; status of women, children and the elderly; public policy related to changes in the family. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for SOC 345. Cross-listed as WMS 132.

CDF 232: Identity and Sexuality (3)
May not count towards minor if HEA 592 has been taken. An exploration of the changing attitudes about and among women and their effect on choices and interpersonal relationships. Emphasis on promotion and maintenance of positive mental, physical, emotional and sexual development. Cross-listed as WMS 232.

CDF 331: Marriage & Intimate Relationships (3)
The process within and types of intimate relationships in contemporary times. Topics include singlehood, partner selection, marriage, divorce, remarriage, long-term enduring marriage, and factors which affect the success of intimate relationships. Cross-listed as WMS 331.

CRJ 305: Domestic Violence (3)
Prerequisite: CRJ 101 or departmental approval. Examination of the theoretical and empirical literature on violence against women, children, and elders. Addresses such issues as physical and sexual abuse of children, courtship violence, domestic violence, marital rape, and elder abuse. Cross-listed as WMS 305.

CRJ 345: Diversity and Criminal Justice (3)
Formerly COR 345 and PAD 345. Contemporary race, gender and other diversity issues as they affect criminal offenders, crime victims and the criminal justice system. Includes such issues as the civil rights and women's movements, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Cross-listed as WMS 345.

HEA 591: Women's Health (3)
Analysis of the major health problems of contemporary women with a special emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and consumer health concerns. Cross-listed as WMS 591.

HEA 592: Human Sexuality (3)
May not count toward minor if CDF 232 has been taken. Study of the biological, social and psychological aspects of human sexuality. Directed primarily toward those individuals in situations which require them to assist others in understanding the broad impact of one's sexuality. Emphasis upon student's development of logical and reasoned justifications for their own value system. Cross-listed as WMS 592.

HIS 303: Women in American History (3)
Prerequisite: three hours HIS or department approval. Social, economic, and cultural role of women in America. Women's work; social position and status; women in reform movements; feminism and the suffrage movements; the new feminism. Cross-listed as WMS 303.

MAS 300: Maternal-Child Health Care (3)
An in-depth survey of pediatric and maternal issues, such as fetal and childhood growth and development, acute and chronic diseases, preventative care, treatments and procedures, pregnancy, labor and delivery and gynecological disorders. Cross-listed as WMS 301.

POL 451: Principles and Politics of Human Rights (3)
Examines politics of human rights in theory and practice. Cross-listed as WMS 451.

PSY 420: The Psychology of Women (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 200. Psychological theory and research about important facets of girls’ and women’s lives from birth through old age. Cross-listed as WMS 420.

SOC 399: Gender & Cross Cultural Perspective & Society (3)
Completion of ANT 120, 210, 211, or SOC 131 is advised before taking SOC 399. Consideration of cultural diversity in defining gender roles. Emphasis on the relationship between the social construction of gender and the experiences of women and men in traditional and contemporary societies. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for ANT 399. Cross-listed as WMS 399.

WMS 201: Introduction to Women's Studies (3)
Provides an introduction to the field of Women's Studies and Feminist scholarship.  Explores a range of issues that affect everyday women and examines the historical, social, psychological, economic, cultural, and political factors that shape women's experience.

WMS 300: Topics in Women's Studies: Black Women in History (3) [section 1]
Intensive study of selected topics related to recognizing and validating the experience of women and their contributions to society. May be retaken for a maximum of six hours provided the topics are different.

WMS 300: Topics in Women's Studies: Gender Perspectives on Contemporary Terrorism (3) [section 2]
Intensive study of selected topics related to recognizing and validating the experience of women and their contributions to society. May be retaken for a maximum of six hours provided the topics are different.

WMS 300: Topics in Women's Studies:Gender, Sexuality and Homophobia (3) [section 3]
Intensive study of selected topics related to recognizing and validating the experience of women and their contributions to society. May be retaken for a maximum of six hours provided the topics are different.

WMS 349: Cooperative Study (1-8)
Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Women's Studies. Work in job placements related to Women's Studies. One to eight hours credit. Minimum of eighty hours of employment required for semester hour credit. 

WMS 400: Feminist Theory and Practice (3) 
A capstone course which enables students to develop a coherent framework for their Women's Studies experiences while providing a formal overview of feminist theory.  Includes a project on feminist scholarship in the student's major.

WMS 495: Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Women's studies. Study of a special topic in Women's Studies. Proposal must be approved by faculty supervisor and Women's Studies director prior to enrollment.