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2019/2020 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Women’s Studies, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .” No more than 48 units in women’s studies courses can apply to the degree.

Students majoring in women’s studies must complete a minor in another field to be approved by the chair or major adviser of the department.

Preparation for the Major

Six units selected from

Language Requirement

Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one foreign language to fulfill the graduation requirement. Refer to the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing one of the upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Internship/International Experience Requirement

All women’s studies majors are required to complete either WMNST 598  or satisfy an international experience requirement. WMNST 598  can be completed any semester after prerequisites are met and approved by the internship director. To meet the international experience requirement, majors must complete one of the following with the approval and written consent of the undergraduate adviser:

  1. International Field Trip; 
  2. International Internship; 
  3. International Student Exchange; 
  4. CSU Study Abroad Program.

Major

A minimum of 30 upper division units to include 12 units from Group I; 12 units from Group II; and WMNST 536   and WMNST 590 .

Group I

Group II

Note

*No more than three units may be applied to the major in women’s studies.