Gender Studies Minor
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Minor Overview
UNC’s Gender Studies minor explores how gender shapes identity, power and culture in the U.S. and around the world. This 18-credit program looks at femininity, masculinity and other expressions of gender through history, politics, media and everyday life. You’ll study how gender intersects with race, class, sexuality, nationality, age and ability to shape people’s options and experiences.
Courses challenge you to think critically about inequality and social justice, while also giving you tools to work effectively with diverse communities. With opportunities for faculty mentorship, research and internships, the program helps you connect theory to practice. A Gender Studies minor pairs well with majors in anthropology, history, sociology, nursing, communications, political science and international studies. It also provides a strong foundation for careers in education, health care, public policy, social services and nonprofit work, as well as for graduate study.
Build a broad understanding of gender as a social, political and cultural force. This 18-credit program complements nearly any major and equips you with critical thinking and analytical skills that are in demand across fields. You’ll study the theory, structure and practice of gender in society, with upper-division coursework in specialized areas. For detailed course requirements, visit the academic catalog button below.
The Gender Studies minor at UNC requires 18 credits, including:
- Core Courses (9 credits):
Three required classes introduce gender in relation to race, class, sexuality and global contexts, and provide grounding in feminist theories. - Upper-Division Elective (3 credits):
Choose one Gender Studies elective at the 300 or 400 level. Options include courses on global conflict and gender, popular culture, queer studies, masculinities and more. - Additional Electives (6 credits):
Work with your advisor to select courses from Gender Studies or other approved departments such as history, sociology, political science, anthropology, nursing or economics. Internship opportunities are available for credit and provide real-world experience.
Each student’s plan is developed individually with a Gender Studies faculty member. At least 6 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. Students should also register with the program coordinator to stay updated on meetings, special events and new course offerings. View the academic catalog button below for full degree requirements and prerequisites.
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Gender Studies
The UNC Gender Studies program helps students learn about gender and how it affects people’s lives. It looks at how things like race, class, sexuality, nationality, age, and ability shape the way people view and experience their world.
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