Program Description

The Gender & Women’s Studies (GWST) minor is designed to increase students’ awareness of the impact of changing gender roles. The program encourages students to understand and value diversity by exploring differences among people, promoting dialogue on issues of diversity, and providing service learning experiences in the community.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

1. Identify and apply key theories and methods of Gender and Women’s Studies, including how gender intersects with identities and sexualities in different historical, cultural, and geographic contexts. 

2. Demonstrate information literacy, critical thinking, and self-reflection skills.

3. Evaluate written, oral, and/or visual texts within relevant cultural and historical contexts.

4. Analyze major social issues using theories and perspectives from Gender and Women’s Studies.

5. Integrate academic curriculum with community engaged learning experiences.

This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment criteria; however, students are expected to meet the requirements of Academic Policy 4.0 ACADEMIC STANDING, DISMISSAL, & REINSTATEMENT .

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements