Social Structures and Human Experience Minor

Minor Requirements

A minor in social structures and human experience includes:

GEND 200	Introduction to Gender Studies	3
GEND 350	Topics in Gender Studies	2 to 4
HUMN 380	Global Perspectives on Gender	3

Plus nine semester hours of electives from the following courses:

GEND 360	Gender and the Professions	3
HIST 260	The History of Women in America	3
SSCI 270	Women and the Social Sciences	3
COMM 218	Intercultural Communication	3
SOCI 230	Sociology of the Family	3
SOCI 250	Culture in America	3
SOCI 355	Society and Sexuality	3
GERN 210	Diversity and Aging	3
ANHS 318	Human Sexuality	3
CJUS 111	Self-Defense/Stress Management	3
CJUS 335	Victimology	3
SOWK 355	American Social Service Policy	3

Other courses, including topics courses and independent studies, may count as electives for the Social Structures and Human Experience minor or certificate with the approval of the program faculty. Courses that may fulfill program requirements can be found in ART, COMM, ENGL, HIST, HUMN, PLAW, POLS, RELI, SOCI, SSCI, THEA, and other programs.

Effective as of 7/27/2026