Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to earn an Associate of Arts degree (AA) by completing their first two years at Front Range Community College, and plan to transfer to the University of Colorado, Denver to earn an Integrated Studies degree (BA). The field of Women and Gender Studies, including all WST courses offered at our institution, explores the history of women in politics, law, religion, social movements, and society, paying particular attention to systems of oppression and power. Students learn to think deeply, communicate thoughtfully, work together, and act in ways that positively impact our communities and the world. Career paths for Women and Gender Studies majors include social work, the nonprofit sector, government, international relations, education, the criminal legal system, and others.
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
1. Identify and describe important figures in the field of women and gender studies
2. Define systems of privilege and oppression, including patriarchal and racialized structures
3. Use effective communication practices to convey complex information
4. Identify and explain effective courses of action to elevate the rights of women, girls, and other minoritized populations
5. Demonstrate responsiveness to diverse populations, regardless of ability, race, place, income, language, culture, religion, and gender
6. Cultivate ethical practices that serve underrepresented populations
7. Advocate for equality, diversity, and human rights
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| WST 2000 | Intro to Women's & Gender Studies: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) or Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260) | 3 |
| GEO 1006 | Human Geography: GT-SS2 | 3 |
| HUM 1015 | World Mythology: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: WST 2000 is offered at all three campuses and Online.
Second Semester
Semester Note: WST 2100 is offered at Larimer Campus and Online.
Third Semester
| WST 2300 | Women's Sexuality: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| LIT 2046 | Literature of Women: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| SOC 2016 | Sociology of Gender: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 2018 | Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GT-SC1 | Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1). Prefer: Biological Anthropology w/Lab (ANT 1005) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: WST 2300 is only offered Online.
Fourth Semester
| WST 2200 | Goddesses & Women in Ancient World: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| HIS 2005 or HIS 2105 | Women in World History (HIS 2005) or Women in U.S. History (HIS 2105) | 3 |
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| Approved Elective | Any course from Approved Elective List. Prefer: Psychology of Gender (PSY 2105) or Gender in the Economy (ECO 2011) | 3 |
| Approved Elective | Any course from Approved Elective List. Prefer: Race, Ethnicity, Culture (LIT 2005) or Intercultural Communications (COM 2300) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: WST 2200 is offered at Westminster Campus and Online.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| WST 2000 | Intro to Women's & Gender Studies: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GEO 1006 | Human Geography: GT-SS2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: WST 2000 is offered at all three campuses and Online.
Spring Semester 2
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| WST 2100 | Women & Social Action: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GT-MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) or Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: WST 2100 is offered at Larimer Campus and Online.
If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the elective credits needed.
Summer Semester 3
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 or COM 2300 | Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Intercultural Communication (COM 2300) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
| PSY 2107 | Human Sexuality: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| HUM 1015 | World Mythology: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| GT-SC1 | Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1). Prefer: Biological Anthropology w/Lab (ANT 1005) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the elective credits needed.
Spring Semester 5
| SOC 2016 | Sociology of Gender: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Philosophy GT-AH3 | Any Philosophy (GT-AH3). Prefer: Ethics (PHI 1012) | 3 |
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Natural Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the elective credits needed.
Summer Semester 6
| Approved Elective | Any course from Approved Elective List. Prefer: Psychology of Gender (PSY 2105) or Gender in the Economy (ECO 2011) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| WST 2300 | Women's Sexuality: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 2018 | Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| LIT 2046 | Literature of Women: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: WST 2300 is only offered Online.
Spring Semester 8
| WST 2200 | Goddesses & Women in Ancient World: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| HIS 2005 or HIS 2105 | Women in World History (HIS 2005) or Women in U.S. History (HIS 2105) | 3 |
| Approved Elective | Any course from Approved Elective List. Prefer: Race, Ethnicity, Culture (LIT 2005) or Intercultural Communications (COM 2300) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Semester Note: WST 2200 is offered at Westminster Campus and Online.