Women's Studies, B.A.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following learning goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a degree in Women’s Studies.

Theoretical Knowledge

• Articulate and critique multiple feminist theories
• Discuss women’s and gender issues and current events using feminist theory
• Integrate current and historical knowledge of the US and global women’s movements into an integrated analysis of gender issues

Methodology

• Understand and apply feminist epistemology
• Perform independent research using feminist research methods
• Demonstrate the ability to identify feminist research methods and their differences from other methodologies in the research they read

Critical Thinking

• Develop and apply critical thinking skills to gender issues
• Demonstrate the ability to understand an issue, analyze the problems embedded therein, and articulate the issue using feminist theory

Skill Development

• Write clear, concise, and literate English
• Demonstrate basic understanding and usage of computer and other electronic technology as they pertain to the study of gender
• Use their technical skills to organize and share information
• Demonstrate their expertise in two or three areas in the field of gender studies
• Demonstrate leadership skills in order to organize and implement projects