Why Minor in Gender Studies at Eastern?
Eastern Students have the option of registering for a minor in Gender Studies. This minor is ‘housed’ in the Psychology Department, and any questions can be directed to Dr. Landi Turner (Email: YTurner2@eastern.edu)
Please Note: ENGL/PSYC 299 Seminar by the Sea: Gender Studies is recommended for all Gender Studies Minors. This is a unique 3-week, faith-based course on Gender Studies, held in Maine. The course draws students from around the country, allowing them to live in a community and explore what it means to live in a gendered society. The course is offered bi-yearly during Summer session in alternate years (2015, 2017, etc.) For more information see www.seminarbythesea.com.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Choose any 6 Courses from the list below (18 Credits required for the Gender Studies Minor): |
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| BIBL 325 | Women in Scripture and Tradition | 3 |
| COMM 304 | Family Communication | 3 |
| COMM 322 | Mass Media and Cultural Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 210 | Literature of Women | 3 |
| ENGL 225 | Post-colonial Women's Novels | 3 |
| ENGL/PSYC 299 | Seminar by the Sea: Gender Studies | 3 |
| INST 480 | Christian Marriage | 3 |
| POLI 316 | Women and Politics | 3 |
| SOCI 310 | The Family | 3 |
| SOCI 312 | Majority/Minority Relations | 3 |
| SOCI 315 | Social Stratification | 3 |
| SOWK 110 | Human Diversity and Social Interaction | 3 |
| SOWK 253 | Social Work with Families | 3 |
| THEO 316 | Theology of the Body | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Full descriptions of undergraduate course offerings are available in Eastern's undergraduate course catalog.
