Comparative Women's Studies Major, Bachelor

Comparative women's studies are an integral part of the Women's Research and Resource Center's groundbreaking programs. A first among historically Black colleges, this unique interdisciplinary program emphasizes Black feminist theory, women's health, digital media documentation stories of women's lives, and activism.

Elevating women's studies to a major allows the College to continue leading the path in educating and creating a global community of progressive women and men who envision a world free from injustice, exploitation, violence, poverty, waste, greed, illness, and misogyny.

Students may fulfil the major requirements by taking a minimum of 40 hours (10 courses). Three core courses are required: Introduction to comparative women's studies, feminist theory, independent study or internship or practicum. Students must select a focus from one of three areas: a Geographical focus (i.e., Africa, Caribbean, North America); a Disciplinary focus (i.e., literature, history, the fine arts); or a self-designed program (i.e., women and development, comparative slavery, women and health).

Students must take four courses in the specialization options section of the major. Students are also required to take three elective or cognate courses (i.e., racism and the law, race, class, and gender, or African-American history).