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.

WGS 201: Introduction to Women and Gender Studies (3) A.
Formerly WMS 201. Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women and gender studies, which includes a range of topics in feminist in feminist scholarship, and masculinity theory. Provides overview of the diversity of women's experiences and issues, and addresses the intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, ability and nationality. The course integrates the experience and ideas of students and requires active and service learning opportunities. This course will address Gen. Ed. VIII..

WGS 300: Topics in Women and Gender Studies _____________ (3) A.
Formerly WMS 300. Intensive study of selected topics highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of gender studies, including feminist theory and practice. Special topics courses include, but are not limited to: Gender, Sexuality and Homophobia; Masculinity and Contemporary Culture; Gender and Terrorism; and many others. May be retaken for a maximum of six hours, provided the topics are different.

WGS 349: Applied Learning in Women and Gender Studies (1-8) A.
Formerly WMS 349. Prerequisite: approval of Director of Women and Gender Studies. Work in job placements related to Women and Gender Studies. One to eight hours credit. Minimum of 80 hours employment required for semester hour credit.

WGS 349: A-N Cooperative Study: Women and Gender Studies (1-8) A.
Formerly WMS 349 A-N. Prerequisite: approval of Director of Women and Gender Studies. Work in job placements related to Women and Gender Studies. One to eight hours credit. Minimum of 80 hours employment required for semester hour credit.

WGS 378: Black Women in History (3) A.
Cross listed as AFA 378. This course will examine the lives of African American women from slavery to the present with emphasis on the impact of race, gender, and class issues on their multi-faceted lives as women in America. Issues of oppression, discrimination, racism, and sexism will be addressed.

WGS 400: Feminist Theory and Practice (3) A.  
Formerly WMS 400. Prerequisite: WGS 201, or instructor approval. Examines the development of feminist theory and specific critical perspectives including, but not limited to: First, Second and Third Wave feminism; Transnational feminism; Latina feminism; African American Feminism; Asian feminism, Native American feminism; Masculinity Theory, Queer Theory, and Environmental Feminism (Ecofeminism). Central foci of the course are the intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, ability and nationality as they illustrate the link between gendered social practices and power hierarchies. The course will include an application of feminist theory in practice and a related research project in student's major.