Women, Gender and Sexuality - Minor

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 emphasis). The six courses must also include the following:

• WGS 2100 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3

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 emphasis). The six courses must also include the following:

• WGS 2100 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3

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 emphasis). The six courses must also include the following:

• WGS 2100 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3