The Gender and Health minor provides students with knowledge, skills, and experience utilized in various careers related to the intersection of gender, health, healthcare, and health policy in both domestic and transnational realms. Students develop critical thinking, writing, teamwork, and analytical skills as they explore a wide range of topics that allow for an intricate and nuanced understanding of the social determinants of health. Many of our courses include case-study and experiential learning components, allowing students to engage in learning through direct contact with organizations, professionals, and clients in the healthcare community.

The healthcare industry is an area of continued growth, and health care professionals and related occupations are in high demand. The Gender and Health minor helps students recognize and understand the complex intersections of gender, race, sexuality, and class in relation to health, healthcare, and health policy in preparation for related graduate education and careers.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
WGST 207/SOCI 207	Introduction to Gender and Society	3
or WGST 200	or Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
WGST 213/SOCI 213	Gender and Health	3
WGST 401	Feminist Theory	3
Select two of the following:		6
ANTH 435	Medical Anthropology
COMM 470	Communication in Health Care Contexts
ENGL 292	Introduction To Literature And Medicine
ENGL 395	Topics in Literature and Medicine
PBSI 210/WGST 210	Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality
PBSI 300/WGST 300	Psychology of Women
PBSI 360	Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
PBSI 365	Psychology of Aging
PHLT 303	Social Context of Population Health
SOCI 408	Death and Dying
SOCI 410/WGST 410	Reproduction, Birth and Power
SOCI 425	Medical Sociology
Total Semester Credit Hours		15

Must make a grade of C or better in all courses.