College: Arts and Sciences
Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth DeWolfe (Co-Director, University Campus) edewolfe@une.edu
Dr. Jennifer Tuttle (Co-Director, Westbrook College Campus) jtuttle@une.edu
Through exploring the social construction of gender in a variety of cultural contexts, women's studies aims to improve understanding of the situations of both women and men. Its goals include not only recognizing women of all backgrounds as whole and productive human beings, but also, through this, providing a more accurate and equitable account of human experience.
The minor in women’s studies introduces students to the theories, methods, and issues of the field of women’s studies. Complementing and building upon the traditional humanities and social science offerings of the UNE College of Arts and Sciences, the women’s studies minor provides an interdisciplinary perspective to students’ education by combining the scholarly traditions of many fields of knowledge in new and productive ways.
All admitted, matriculated UNE students can declare a minor in women's studies with the permission of the program co-directors. All students are invited to enroll in women's studies courses.
Eighteen credits as indicated below will satisfy the minor in women's studies.
| Program Required Courses | Credits | |
| WST 200 - Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 | |
| WST 400 - Capstone in Women's Studies | 3 | |
| Elective Credits (complete at least four of the courses below) | 12 | |
| Minimum Required Total Credits | 18 |
Elective credit may, in some cases, be available through internships, topics courses, or directed studies when approved by the Advisory Committee for Women’s Studies. This elective credit must have content that is women-focused.
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This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2008-2009 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2008.
The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.