The Center for Womens & Gender Studies is a program within the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

at WVU that not only is a degree granting program but it also has a university wide mission of disseminating, creating and evaluating knowledge about gender and the manner in which gender affects and intersects with social identity.

Center for Womens & Gender Studies PO Box 6450, West Virginia University, 325 Willey Street, Morgantown, WV 26506-6450 Phone: (304) 293-2339 Fax: (304) 293-3041 Email: wmst@mail.as.wvu.edu

Mission Statement

The Center for Womens & Gender Studies at West Virginia University is dedicated to the mission of creating, evaluating, and disseminating knowledge based on feminist scholarship. We recognize diverse approaches to gender studies and the intersection of gender with other social identities such as class, race, sexual orientation, ability, age, and ethnicity in all that we do. We are committed to expanding access to education about women beyond the classrooms and campuses of West Virginia University and do so connecting the people of our state and region to sources of feminist scholarship worldwide. We accomplish our mission as a program within the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, while pursuing a unique university-wide mission.
Degree offerings

Undergraduate
Major Minor Regents Bachelor of Arts

Graduate
Certificate

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Major

Students must complete a total of 58 credit hours, maintain a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the 9 required hours and an overall 2.0 in all their major courses. Students must complete 30 hours of approved courses. Majors must complete all university and college requirements for graduation. These include cluster or GEC requirements, foreign language requirements, fine arts and international studies requirements
Minor
Required Courses (6 hours): WMST 170 Introduction to Womens Studies (3 hr.) WMST 330: Feminist Theory (3 hr.) OR WMST 484: Capstone (3 hr.) Note: Spring Only. Prerequisites for WMST 484 are WMST 170 and 3 electives or instructors consent

BoRBA
The Regents BA program assumes that adults have different needs and goals from traditional undergraduates. Therefore, time, space, and program requirements are designed to meet the special needs of the adult learner. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive general education without the requirement of a major. No specific courses are required for graduation, which allows students to design their own programs of study. There is considerable flexibility in how, when, and where course requirements are met: students may earn credit through regular courses, TV and satellite courses, Internet and e-mail courses, correspondence courses, credit by exam, and/or writing portfolios.

Elective Courses (9 Hours): Three courses from list Nine upper division hours (courses numbered 300 or above). No more than 6 hours from one department (WMST courses exempted). Three hours of WMST 495 Independent study or 3 hours of WMST 491 Field Experience may substitute for one elective course. Optional Areas of Concentration Include: Womens Health & Sexuality; Womens History; Womens Literature.
Required GPA: 2.75 in the 15 hours of womens studies course work. (No requirement for overall GPA).

Areas of Emphasis are an optional feature of the Regents B.A. degree. In some curriculum areas the faculty has identified a set of upper division courses that constitute an Area of Emphasis. All AOEs require a minimum of 15 hours of upper division (300 level or above) course work in some academic area. In some cases lower division prerequisites may also be required. The AOE courses are determined by faculty, not students. Some departments specify all the courses for the AOE; other departments allow students to select most of the courses. Only regular courses completed with a C or better can count toward the AOE, and earned AOEs are noted on the students transcript.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Course Requirements (15 hours) :

WGST 484 Seminar: Capstone (3 cr) (may be substituted with 3 hours of Independent Study or WGST 530 Feminist Theory)
No more than 3 hours of WGST 595/795: Independent Study _OR WGST 491: Field Experience No more than two 400-level courses Up to 12 hours of womens & gender studies graduate certificate courses may be double counted for another graduate degree as long as the courses taken are on the graduate level (500 and above). All of these courses may be in the same department as the students graduate degree program. WGST 170: Introduction to Womens Studies is not required as part of the graduate certificate program. If taken with a special topics graduate number, it will not count as part of the 15 hours for this certificate.

Any student admitted to a graduate degree program at West Virginia University may earn a Graduate Certificate in Womens Studies. The graduate certificate will consist of 15 hours of graduate-level work in womens studies, using those courses approved by the womens studies curriculum committee as primary or component courses for the program. Component courses are those where at least one-third of the course content deals with womens/gender issues and where students have the option to focus assignments on womens/gender issues. Students must show that they did, in fact, focus their assignments in those areas for the course to count for this certificate. The program is also open to WVU alumni and graduate students with the credential earned being a Graduate Certificate in Womens Studies.

A Womens Studies-Directed Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.) is NO LONGER available.

CURRENT COURSES

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS IN WOMENS & GENDER STUDIES

Regional
Kentucky Berea College Minor/B.A. Brescia University, Owensboro Minor Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Minor Morehead State University Minor Northern Kentucky University Minor University of Kentucky, Lexington Minor University of Louisville Minor/B.A. Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Minor/ Online Certificate. Maryland Goucher College, Baltimore Minor/B.A. McDaniel College, Westminster Minor Towson University Minor/B.A. University of Maryland Baltimore County Minor/B.A. University of Maryland, College Park B.A. Ohio Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Minor/B.A. Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Minor/2nd B.A. Cleveland State University Minor/B.A. College of Wooster Minor/B.A. Denison University, Granville Minor/B.A. Kent State University Minor Kenyon College, Gambier Concentration Miami University of Ohio Minor/B.A. Ohio State University, Columbus Minor/B.A. Ohio University, Athens Minor/B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware Minor/B.A. University of Akron Undergraduate Certificate University of Dayton Minor/B.A. The University of Toledo Minor/B.A. Wittenberg University, Springfield Minor Wright State University, Dayton Minor/B.A./WS Option in the Selected Studies B.A. Pennsylvania Allegheny College, Meadville Minor/B.A. Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Interdisciplinary Minor Bucknell University, Lewisburg Minor/B.A./WRC Bryn Mawr & Haverford Colleges Gender & Sexuality Program California University of Pennsylvania Minor Carlow College, Pittsburgh Minor Clarion University Minor Dickinson College, Carlisle Minor/B.A. Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Minor Edinboro University Franklin and Marshall, Lancaster Minor/B.A./Joint B.A. Gettysburg College Minor/B.A. Haverford College Feminist and Gender Studies Indiana University of Pennsylvania Minor Kutztown University Minor Lehigh University, Bethlehem Graduate Certificate Mansfield University, Mansfield Minor Millersville University Interdisciplinary Minor Muhlenberg College, Allentown Interdisciplinary Minor Pennsylvania State University Minor/B.A. Shippensburg University Multi-disciplinary Program Susquehanna University Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Program Swarthmore College Concentration Temple University, Philadelphia Minor/B.A. University of Pennslyvania, Philadelphia Minor/B.A. University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate Certificate University of Scranton Concentration Villanova University Minor/Concentration West Chester University, West Chester Minor/B.A. Widener University, Chester Minor Wilson College, Chambersburg Minor York College of Pennsylvania Minor Virginia College of William & Mary, Williamsburg Minor/B.A. Hollins University, Roanoke Minor/B.A. Longwood University, Farmville Minor Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg Special Majors: Gay/Lesbian Studies/Women's Studies/Gender Studies Old Dominion University, Norfolk Minor/Certificate/B.A./B.S. Radord University, Radford Minor Randolph-Macon College, Lynchburg Major Shenandoah University in Winchester Minor University of Virginia, Charlottesville Concentration; B.A. University of Richmond Minor/B.A Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Minor/B.A. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Concentration Washington and Lee University, Lexington Concentration Washington D.C. American University Minor/B.A. George Washington University Minor/Inter-disciplinary B.A./Masters

United States

West Virginia

There are approximately 400 programs (undergraduate and graduate) in Womens and Gender Studies.

Marshall University Minor 12 hours of coursework

http://www.marshall.edu/womenstu/students/undergrad-student-info

West Virginia

Regional
Kentucky University of Kentucky, Lexington Graduate Certificate University of Louisville M.A. Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Graduate and Online Certificates. Maryland Towson University M.S. University of Maryland, College Park M.A./PhD Ohio Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Graduate Certificate/Ph.D. concentration in Women's Studies through the American Culture Studies program McGregor School of Antioch University, Yellow Springs Individualized M.A. Miami University of Ohio Graduate Concentration Ohio State University, Columbus M.A./PhD Ohio University, Athens Graduate Certificates University of Akron Courses available on Master's level. University of Cincinnati Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies M.A. The University of Toledo PhD Minor Wright State University, Dayton WS Option in the Master of Humanities Program. Pennsylvania Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Grad certificate Lehigh University, Bethlehem Graduate Certificate Pennsylvania State University Dual-title PhD and Masters Degrees Temple University, Philadelphia Graduate Certificate University of Pennslyvania, Philadelphia Graduate Certificate University of Pittsburgh Graduate Certificates Old Dominion University, Norfolk M.A. in Humanities with Women's Studies emphasis Washington D.C. George Washington University Masters

Marshall University Certificate 18 hours of coursework

http://www.marshall.edu/womenstu/grad-students/graduate-student-info/

Ph.D. Programs in the U.S. (as of 2009)

Arizona State Univ. (AZ) California Institute of Integral Studies (CA) Claremont Graduate Univ. (CA) Clark Atlanta Univ. (GA) Emory Univ. (GA) Indiana Univ., Bloomington (IN) Ohio State University (OH) Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick (NJ) State Univ. of New York, Buffalo (NY) U of Arizona (AZ) U of California, Los Angeles (CA) U of California, Santa Barbara (CA) U of Iowa (IA) U of Maryland, College Park (MD)

U of Minnesota, St. Paul/Twin Cities (MN)

U of Washington (WA)

THEORETICAL BASIS OF RE -DESIGN

 Second Generation forms of Gender Bias

The powerful yet often invisible barriers to womens advancement that arise from cultural beliefs about gender, as well as workplace structures, practices, and patterns of interaction that inadvertently favor men

Pedagogical theories have failed to keep pace with practice. An earlier generations hope that filling the pipeline would eventually produce parity up through the ranks has clearly not materialized. At the same time, organizations widespread adoption of policies prohibiting sex discrimination, while opening many doors to women, have also failed to close the gender gap at more senior levels, suggesting that impediments to womens advancement are more complex and elusive than deliberate forms of sex discrimination (Ely, Ibarra and Kolb, 2011).

No single organizational structure can guarantee effectiveness. Structure depends on contingency factors such as strategy, size, task, uncertainty and technology. Contingency factors are influenced by outside elements such as government, society, competitors and industry. Level of production and operation technology determine the structure choice.

Organizational studies literature has been a male dominated field that has sought to solve problems for male managers. With the rise of the womens liberation movement, increased scrutiny of gender blind organizational theories led feminist and academics to analyze the role of gender on organizational structure. Feminist Theoretical Perspectives Liberal Radical Psychoanalytic Marxist Post-modern Post-colonial Socialist

Male dominance is due to social practices not biology. The public realm and the private realm are not separate mutually dependent. Focus on: Power relations Ideologies Images within the organization Occupational sex-segregation Sexual division of labor Wage inequality Behavioral differences Socialist Feminism research has rejected much of the the structural contingency model (Usar, n.d.; Irefin, Ifah, Bwala, 2012).

Structural Contingency

Socialist Feminism Theory

Feminist Theory

Roots of Oppression (multiple systems)

Social Class
Race Gender Sexuality Nation

Emphasis on the Social, Economic and Cultural Value of Women Arlie Hochschild- Second Shift Give birth socialize children, Care for the sick, and Provide the emotional labor Workplace Challenges Job segregation Sexual harassment Unequal pay for equal work

Oppression exists in all societies but varies due to economic differences Oppression is not solely created by the economic system Continued effects of racism, imperialism and colonialism

No one form of oppression is more important than another- they all intersect

 Analysis focuses on institutions and social practices that challenge the capitalist system. Analysis consists of understanding the manner in which productive and reproductive relations comprise gender and is expressed through class action and formation.

How do gender relations articulate to class relations (MacKenzie, 1984; 186)? How does the constitution of gender articulate to class formation and change (MacKenzie, 1984; 186)?

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

 In order to advance the goals of the WGST program, innovate the present status of WGST programs in the region and country, and most importantly, advance women in society and the workplace, I propose using the Womens Leadership Program Design model.

Ely, Ibarra and Kolb (2011) proposed the WLP framework:

It takes into account how gender shapes womens path to leadership without either victimizing or blaming women Cultivates a sense of agency in women.

 Situate topics and tools in an analysis of second generation gender bias.

Offers a framework that will allow for the diagnosis of second generation gender bias in the workplace and the tools to take action.
Break the cycle of gender bias

Create a holding environment to support womens identity work.

Program should help students create a narrative about their personal experience that is also socially authentic. Provide a safe environment in which students can find a place to belong and develop their identity.

Anchor participants on their leadership purpose.

The focus on purpose allows women to redefine who they need to be and what they need to do in order to remain true to their values and goals.

PROGRAM RE-DESIGN IDEA

Power Structure/Leadership

Global Feminism

Creating Gender Roles (Social Science Emphasis)

Core
Women in the Workforce Women in the Arts/Humanities

Women in STEM

These six areas seek to: Situate topics and tools in an analysis of second generation gender bias. Create a holding environment to support womens identity work. Anchor participants on their leadership purpose.

POTENTIAL COURSES BY AREA

Undergraduate
SOCA 405. Class/ Status/Power. 3 Hours. GEOG 412. Geography of Gender. 3 Hours. HIST 346. Wmn/Gndr/KnshpPremdrn Europe. 3 Hours. LDR 201. Principles of Leadership. 3 Hours. PSYC 231. Leadership & Human Relations. 3 Hours. NSG 423. Leadership in Nursing. 2 Hours.

Graduate
COMM 623. Leadership. 3 Hours. BADM 536. Leadership/Organization Change. 3 Hours. BADM 543. Seminar on Leadership. 2 Hours. GEOG 640. Geopolitical Perspectives. 3 Hours.

ILR 534. Work Grp Dynmcs Leadrshp. 3 Hours.

Undergraduate
COMM 212. Gender & Communication. 3 Hours. SOCA 360. Women & Men In Society. 3 Hours POLS 337. Gender/Politics & Policy. 3 Hours. FDM 220. Fashion/the Body/Culture. 3 Hours.

Graduate
PSYC 543. Adolescent/Young Adult Dvlpmnt. 3 Hours. PSYC 545. Conceptl IssuesDevlpmntl Psyc. 3 Hours. SOWK 520. Human BehavrSocial Environmnt. 3 Hours. COUN 634. Cultural Issues. 3 Hours. PSYC 722. Biological Aspects of Behavior. 3 Hours.

Undergraduate
ENGL 285. Images Of Women in Literature. 3 Hours.

Graduate
HIST 575. Hollywood and History. 3 Hours. FRCH 639. French Women Writers. 3 Hours. ART 590. Teaching Pract/Prof Practice. 3 Hours. ARHS 548. Women in Art. 3 Hours.

ENGL 387. Topics in Women's Literature. 3 Hours.

ARHS 348. Women in Art. 3 Hours.

FLIT 237. French Women Writers. 3 Hours.

Undergraduate
FOR 438. Human Dimensions Nat Rsrc Mang. 3 Hours. PLSC 105. Plants/People:Past/ Present. 3 Hours. BIOL 122. Human Sexuality. 3 Hours.

Graduate
ANPH 424. Physiology of Reproduction. 3 Hours. C&I 648. Science/Tech:Soc Perspectives. 3 Hours. C&I 649. History/Philosophy of Science. 3 Hours. SENG 610. Adv Software Project Mgmt. 3 Hours.

CE 301. Engr Professional Development. 1 Hour.

Undergraduate
COMM 104. Public Communication. 3 Hours. BCOR 315. Professional Development. 1 Hour. SPA 460. Professional Writing/Speaking. 3 Hours.

Graduate
COMM 606. Theory/RsrchOrganizatnal Comm. 3 Hours.

LEGS 730. Employment Law. 3 Hours.

PUBA 610. Public Mangmnt Theory/Practice. 3 Hours.

PUBA 743. Conflict Management. 3 Hours.

BADM 535. Organizational Behavior. 3 Hours.

Undergraduate
POLS 103. Global Political Issues. 3 Hours. POLS 460. Gender/International Relations. 3 Hours. ARHS 101. Landmarks of World Art. 3 Hours. AGEE 101. Global Food/Agricltrl Industry. 3 Hours.

Graduate
POLS 660. International Pol Economy. 3 Hours. BADM 521. Global Environment. 2 Hours. BADM 562. International Business. 3 Hours. ILR 522. Internationl Industrl Relation. 3 Hours.

FDM 470. Global Issues and Fashion. 3 Hours.

LAW 701. International Human Rights. 3 Hours.