The Minor – Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies

Infographic of the requirements for the GWSS minor.

Requirements for the Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies Minor

Minor Requirements – 36 Total Credits

Gateway Courses – Required 6 credits

GWSS 110: Introduction to Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies

Intermediate Courses – Required 6 credits

GWSS 212: Foundations of LGBTQ Studies

Senior Capstone Seminar – Required 6 credits

GWSS 397: Decolonial Feminisms (not offered 2025-26)
GWSS 398.01: Transnational Feminist & Queer Activism (26/SP)
PHIL 304: Decolonial Feminisms (not offered 2025-26)

Elective Courses – Required 18 credits

These 18 credits must be spread across two different disciplines.

Additional Departmental Notes

Please note: A variety of courses are taught by visitors or offered only occasionally. These courses may still be considered. Contact the program director for consideration of other courses to satisfy this requirement.

OCS Programs: You may count up to two 6 credit courses taken on either Carleton or non-Carleton OCS programs toward the requirements of the GWSS major or minor. OCS program courses cannot be substituted for core GWSS courses on campus and will only count towards GWSS electives. Two courses from Carleton’s Women’s & Gender Studies in Europe program can count as two GWSS elective courses. Students will need to get all OCS program courses approved by the director of GWSS.