Combined Major in English and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Note: A grade of C (2.0) is required in all coursework comprising the major.

13.5 units, including

Six courses in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, to include

  • WGSS 200 Introduction to Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
  • WGSS 489 Research Methods and Capstone Preparation
  • Four additional WGSS electives (not from the English Department) at least two of which must at the 300-level or above.

Seven courses in English, to include

  • ENGL 297 Literature in Context: Genre and Mode
  • ENGL 298 Literature in Context: Texts in History
  • One 300-level course from Group A (literature before the early to mid-19th century)
  • One 300-level course from Group B (literature after the early to mid-19th century)
  • Two additional courses at the 300-level
  • ENGL 400 Junior/Senior Seminar

IDST 379 Combined Major Portfolio/Project (.5 units)

No more than one unit of internship credit will be counted towards the combined major.