Updated 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | 20265
Gender and Women's Studies minor
Note: No course grade below a C may be used to meet these requirements and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in this minor is required for graduation. At least 12 of the credits have to be taken at Bemidji State University.
Multiple Credentials
Any additional major, minor or certificate in a degree must have at least 6 credits of course work not used to meet the requirements of another major, minor or certificate in the degree.
Required Credits: 18
Required GPA: 2.25
I REQUIRED CORE COURSES
Complete the following courses:
- COMM 3150 Gender Communication (3 credits)
- GWS 1110 Introduction to Gender Studies (3 credits)
- GWS 3850 Sex, Gender and Power: Theories and Practice (3 credits)
- SOC 4270 Intersectionality (3 credits)
II REQUIRED ELECTIVES
Select 2 of the following 2000 level courses:
- ANTH 2610 Women around the World (3 credits)
- PSY 2200 Human Sexuality (4 credits)
- SOC 2240 Sociology of Gender - Current Topics (3 credits)