Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, Minor


At a Glance: program details

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  • Second Language Requirement: No
Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a feminist, and explore new ways of viewing the world.

Program Description

The minor in gender, women and sexuality studies is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing intersectional approaches to the study of gender, race, class, ethnicity and sexuality in national and transnational contexts. The curriculum leads students to explore ideas about gender and understand how these ideas have been transformed by feminist theory.


Program Requirements

The gender, women and sexuality studies minor consists of 18 credit hours, of which at least 12 must be upper division. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for all courses in the minor.
Required Core Course -- 3 credit hours
Elective Core Courses (choose one) -- 3 credit hours
Electives -- 12 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA in social and cultural analysis (women and gender studies); BS and BA in women and gender studies

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.


Career Outlook

Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

Graduates with the knowledge and skills acquired through the minor in gender, women and sexuality studies can bring social justice concerns to a variety of professional careers, including law, education, public service, and human welfare and social work.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors


  • Growth: 18.4%
  • Median Salary*: 49710
  Bright Outlook

Health Education Specialists


  • Growth: 7.2%
  • Median Salary*: 59990
  Bright Outlook

Community Health Workers


  • Growth: 14.1%
  • Median Salary*: 46190
  Bright Outlook

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 3.9%
  • Median Salary*: 80910

Educational, Guidance and Career Counselors and Advisors


  • Growth: 5.4%
  • Median Salary*: 60140
  Bright Outlook

Lawyers


  • Growth: 7.5%
  • Median Salary*: 135740
  Bright Outlook

Healthcare Social Workers


  • Growth: 9.6%
  • Median Salary*: 60280
  Bright Outlook

Mental Health Counselors


  • Growth: 18.4%
  • Median Salary*: 49710
  Bright Outlook

Child, Family, and School Social Workers


  • Growth: 5.3%
  • Median Salary*: 50820
  Bright Outlook

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


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