Women's Studies, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- minor
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- School of Communication
Program Contact
- Mary E. Triece, Ph.D.
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Professor, Director of Women's Studies Program
330-972-6222
Overview
This interdisciplinary minor focuses on diversity and the ways that women's and men's lives have been shaped by factors such as race, class, religion, age, sexual orientation, region, historical period, culture, political and economic structures, and social systems. The minor requires two core classes and 12 hours of approved electives.
Admissions Requirements
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at The University of Akron. The minor is open to all majors.
Career Outcomes
The Women’s Studies minor enriches any academic pathway and supports careers in law, education, health care, communications, public service, and beyond. Employers increasingly value candidates who bring a nuanced understanding of identity, equity, and social dynamics.