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Undergraduate Programs

Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies majors are great students with strong academic abilities. The Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Department creates a learning environment that is supportive and challenging.

Our courses satisfy a majority of CLE requirements, helping you to finish your degree with a minimum of hassle.

IDIM & BIS Majors

Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies is great for incorporating into a Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS) or Individually Designed Interdepartmental Major (IDIM). To find out how to include Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies courses in your major, schedule an appointment with the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies adviser by calling 612-624-6809 or email gwssadv@umn.edu.

Goals for Students

The Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Department at the University of Minnesota is committed to an inclusive study of gender and sexuality, informed by differences such as class, ethnicity, citizenship, disability, race and age. We have several intellectual goals for students:

1. To study interdisciplinary scholarship on gender, women, and sexuality
2. To understand the intersections among race, gender, class, and sexuality, both in the United States and globally
3. To develop critical, analytical and interdisciplinary skills
4. To enhance research skills and creative talents
5. To develop new ideas and theories about gender and sexuality that challenge assumptions and contribute to social change

Award Winning Faculty

Many of our faculty have been recognized for their excellence in research and teaching. Their awards include:

• National Science Foundation Grant
• Rockefeller Foundation Grant
• Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Fellowship Award
• Cornell Humanities Fellowship Award
• Columbus Foundation American Book Award
• U of M McKnight Award for Research in Humanities
• U of M Scholar of the College
• U of M Morse Alumni Teaching Award
• CLA Distinguished Teaching Award
• Lambda Book Award at the U of M
• President's Multicultural Research Award

Sexual Violence Advocacy Training

In the Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women course you will explore the consequences of sexual violence and become familiar with campus and community resources. Students develop crisis intervention and peer education skills and become eligible to work as advocates for the University of Minnesota Aurora Center. This course meets the Minnesota Department of Corrections Guidelines for advocacy certification. Call 612-624-6809.