Women's & Gender Studies FAQs

You might be wondering if the WGST minor is for you, how long it takes to complete, what the requirements are, or how this minor can help you in your future career. Below is some more information about the minor that answers these questions and more.

We are always happy to speak to you in person, too. For more information or to make an appointment with the WGST adviser, email wgstminor@tamiu.edu or call the Humanities Department office at 956.326.2470.

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Did you know…TAMIU offers a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies?

The minor in Women’s and Gender Studies is in the 2020-2021 Course Catalog. To declare the minor, just go to the Registrar’s Office and tell them you’d like to do just that.

Then sign up for our required introductory course if you haven’t already: WGST 2301 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies.

Did you know…you might have already taken qualifying electives for the minor?

The WGST minor is very flexible! There is only 1 required course: 1 intro course at the 2000 level. The other 4 courses come from an interdisciplinary list of courses in Communications, Criminal Justice, English, History, Psychology, and Sociology—in addition to advanced courses in Women’s and Gender Studies. Qualifying courses that you have already taken can be added to the minor.

For a list of qualifying courses, go to the WGST minor in the TAMIU course catalog.

Did you know…you can sign up for our courses as electives?

Many of our courses are WIN courses, which means you can use them for your WIN requirements. Similarly, all our courses can be used for general elective credit.

Did you know…a minor in WGST can help you in your future career?

A minor in women’s and gender studies gives students a well-rounded understanding of contemporary issues regarding women, gender, sexuality, as well as how those topics relate to issues of class, race, ethnicity, national, and disability.

Sensitivity to such issues is crucial for future educators, law enforcement officers, business leaders, medical professionals, lawyers, politicians, and many other professionals.

So, even if you already have a minor, if you are double-majoring, or if you can’t have a minor for any other reason, never fear! You can still sign up for our courses and learn all about lots of fascinating issues in women’s and gender studies.

Did you know…“Women’s and Gender Studies” is not just for women?

Women’s and Gender Studies is interested in how both men and women are affected by society’s expectations for them, and this field of study examines issues of both femininity and masculinity.

The minor covers other related topics that also affect both genders, including sexual orientation, gay and lesbian people, transgender issues, domestic violence, and the representation of both men and women in the media.