Gender and Sexuality Studies Major
Students must also complete the Undergraduate Registration Requirement and the degree requirements of their home school.
NOTE: This Catalog describes Weinberg College BA requirements that pertain to students who matriculated at Northwestern after spring quarter 2023. Refer to the Archives if you are following BA requirements described in the 2018-2019 through 2022-2023 editions.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| Program Courses (11 units) | |
| 2 Core Courses: | |
| Sexual Subjects: Introduction to Sexuality Studies | |
| Traditions in Feminist Thought | |
| 2 Theory Courses: | |
| Queer Theory | |
| Feminist Theory | |
| Black Feminist Theory | |
| 2 Research Courses: | |
| Research Seminar in Gender & Sexuality Studies | |
| Research Seminar in Gender & Sexuality Studies | |
| Research Seminar in Gender & Sexuality Studies | |
| Senior Capstone Seminar | |
| Senior Research Seminar | |
| 5 Additional Courses, including: | |
At least 3 at the 300 level | |
At least 1 with a historical focus 1 | |
At least 1 with a transnational focus 2 | |
| Related Courses (4 units) | |
At least 2 at the 300 level | |
Gender & Sexuality Studies courses (including co- or cross-listed) may be counted. Other courses that focus on gender and/or sexuality but are not co- or cross-listed may be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. | |
- 1
Historical focus courses may include (but are not limited to): GNDR_ST 233-0 Gender, Politics, and Philosophy, GNDR_ST 321-0 Gender, Sexuality, and History, GNDR_ST 324-0 US Gay and Lesbian History.
- 2
Transnational courses may include (but are not limited to): GNDR_ST 341-0 Transnational Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality, GNDR_ST 353-0 Gender and Citizenship, GNDR_ST 363-0 Postcolonial Studies and Gender and Sexuality.
Honors in Gender and Sexuality Studies
Majors with strong academic records and an interest in pursuing honors should contact the honors coordinator (typically the Director of Undergraduate Studies) in their junior year and identify a faculty member who will serve as thesis adviser. Students whose theses and grades meet program criteria are recommended to the college for graduation with honors. For more information, consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies and see Honors in the Major.