Women's
Studies
Department | Program | Courses
B.A. Degree with a Major
in Women’s Studies
Participants in the Women’s Studies major not only learn about women’s experience from a variety of disciplines, but also directly apply their knowledge in the framework of an internship or directed study. Women’s Studies students also gain professional experience through Berea College’s Labor Program as teaching associates or as workers in the Office of Women’s Studies.
A major in Women’s Studies is achieved by the completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
Required Core Courses—WST 124, 228 (also HIS), 315, 401
Required Capstone Course—WST 458
Required Distribution Courses—One (1) of the following courses, taken in any sequence: WST 486, 495, or 498. And two (2) additional courses, one chosen from a Social Science area and one from a Humanities area, as follows:
Social Science Area—WST 202 (also AFR and PSC), 207 (also CFS), 220 (also APS), 225 (also AFR/APS/PSJ/SENS), 325 (also SOC), 366 (also CFS)
Humanities Area—WST 135 (also AFR and ENG), WST 211 (also REL), WST 212 (also AFR and ENG), WST 223 (also REL), WST 237 (also ENG), or WST 286: Gender and Communication (also COM)
Required WST Elective Courses—Two (2) elective courses chosen from General Education courses approved for Women’s Studies credit; courses listed in the required core courses above; Short Term courses approved for WST credit; or international studies and Special Topics courses approved for Women’s Studies credit.
Exploring the Major—Students interested in this major should take WST 124 for an introduction.
Admission to the Major—No additional or special curricular requirements must be met for admission to the Women’s Studies major.
Course Sequencing Considerations—WST 124, 228, 315, 401, and 458 should be taken in sequence. WST 458 is to be taken during the senior year.
Curriculum Guide
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