Minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality

Steps to Declare the Minor

1. Review the web listing of WGS courses.
2. Review requirements below to select from: WGS Minor without concentrations, WGS Minor with a concentration in Gender Studies or a WGS Minor with a concentration in Sexuality Studies.
3. Obtain a current copy of your Academic Advising Transcript from the Student Information System (SIS).
4. Obtain a copy of the Declaration of Minor at https://college.as.virginia.edu/forms.
5. Complete the Minor Advising Worksheet.
6. Review your completed forms with WGS Director of Undergraduate Programs, Bonnie Hagerman, during office hours or email to make an appointment.

Without a Concentration

The minor in Women, Gender & Sexuality (WGS) without concentrations requires the completion of 6 courses (18 credits). One of these courses must have a non-Western emphasis (see below for a list of courses that fulfill this requirement). The following courses must also be included:

• WGS 2100 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3
• WGS 2125 - Race & Power in Gender & Sexuality Credits: 3
• One WGS course at the 3000-level or above 
• One WGS course at the 4000-level (for which students must qualify by taking the second writing requirement or the research and methods class) 
• Two electives that are WGS courses, which may be at any level

Gender Studies Concentration

The minor in Women, Gender & Sexuality (WGS) with a concentration in Gender Studies requires the completion of 6 courses (18 credits). One of these courses must have a non-Western emphasis (see below for a list of courses that fulfill this requirement). The following courses must also be included:

• WGS 2100 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3
• WGS 2125 - Race & Power in Gender & Sexuality Credits: 3
• One WGS course at the 3000-level or above designated as providing a Gender Focus 
• One WGS course at the 4000-level designated as providing a Gender Focus (for which students must qualify by taking the second writing requirement or the research and methods class) 
• Two electives that are WGS courses, which may be at any level

Sexuality Studies Concentration

The minor in Women, Gender & Sexuality (WGS) with a concentration in Sexuality Studies requires the completion of 6 courses (18 credits). One of these courses must have a non-Western emphasis (see below for a list of courses that fulfill this requirement). The following courses must also be included:

• WGS 2100 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3
• WGS 2125 - Race & Power in Gender & Sexuality Credits: 3
• One WGS course at the 3000-level or above designated as providing a Sexuality Focus 
• One WGS course at the 4000-level designated as providing a Sexuality Focus (for which students must qualify by taking the second writing requirement or the research and methods class) 
• Two electives that are WGS courses, which may be at any level