Course Requirements

The required coursework for the DE in Feminist Theory and Research consists of four courses - two Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies core courses, one additional course in the student's Ph.D. program, and an additional course outside of the student's Ph.D. program. These must be completed prior to completing the QE exam.

  • WMS 200A:
    • Current Issues in Feminist Theory (4 units), typically offered in winter quarter
    • This course provides a foundation in feminist theory to graduate students interested in interdisciplinary approaches to feminist scholarship and research.
  • WMS 200B:
    • Problems in Feminist Research (4 units), typically offered in spring quarter
    • This course applies feminist theoretical perspectives to the interdisciplinary investigation of a problem or question chosen by the instructor.
  • Course in your Ph.D. program:
    • Must be approved by DE advisor
  • Course outside your Ph.D. program:
    • Must be approved by DE advisor

Electives will be approved if the topic of the course substantively addresses issue of women, feminism, or gender. Students should consult with the DE advisor before enrolling in the course to ensure that it will fulfill the DE requirements. If possible, please bring a copy of the syllabus or an expanded course description and syllabus to your meeting.