The Specialization in Gender and Global Change, which is administered by the College of Social Science, is available as an elective to students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science and/or Bachelor of Arts Degree programs in Global and Area Studies-Social Science. The specialization provides students with an opportunity to study gender relations in the contexts of global political, economic, environmental, and social changes. The specialization is designed for students who wish to increase their understanding of global transformations and their impact on women and gender relations internationally. Students will study diverse issues such as gender and health, human rights and justice, gender and environment, and feminist theory in an international context. This specialization complements students’ majors and current areas of interest and prepares them for graduate studies and employment. Students interested in enrolling in the specialization must have their specialization program of study approved by the Director of the Women and International Development program who serves as the specialization advisor.
Requirements for the Specialization in Gender and Global Change
A minimum of 18 credits is required for the specialization.
| 1. | Core Courses. Complete two of the following courses. Both courses must be from different departments, and at least one must be at the 300-level or above. (minimum of 6 credits) | ||||||
| Anthropology | |||||||
| ANP | 220 | Gender Relations in Comparative Perspective | 3 | ||||
| James Madison College | |||||||
| MC | 386 | Women and Power in Comparative Perspective | 4 | ||||
| Sociology | |||||||
| SOC | 216 | Sex and Gender | 3 | ||||
| Women, Gender and Social Justice | |||||||
| WS | 201 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 4 | ||||
| WS | 202 | Introduction to Contemporary Feminist Theories | 3 | ||||
| WS | 401 | Feminist Theory | 4 | ||||
| WS | 403 | Women and Change in Developing Countries | 3 | ||||
| 2. | Elective Courses. Complete a minimum of three courses. Not more than two courses may be from the same department. At least one course must be at the 300-level or above. No course may be used to satisfy both the core course and elective requirements. | ||||||
| Anthropology | |||||||
| ANP | 220 | Gender Relations in Comparative Perspective | 3 | ||||
| ANP | 270 | Women and Health: Anthropological and International Perspectives | 3 | ||||
| ANP | 330 | Race, Ethnicity, and Nation: Anthropological Approaches | 3 | ||||
| to Collective Identity | |||||||
| ANP | 370 | Culture, Health, and Illness | 3 | ||||
| ANP | 430 | Culture, Resources, and Power | 3 | ||||
| ANP | 431 | Gender, Environment, and Development | 3 | ||||
| ANP | 439 | Human Rights: Anthropological Perspectives (D) | 3 | ||||
| Fisheries and Wildlife | |||||||
| FW | 211 | Introduction to Gender and Environmental Issues | 3 | ||||
| History | |||||||
| HST | 412 | Women in Modern European History | 3 | ||||
| HST | 420 | History of Sexuality since the 18th Century | 3 | ||||
| James Madison College | |||||||
| MC | 386 | Women and Power in Comparative Perspective | 4 | ||||
| MC | 482 | Gender and Violent Conflict | 4 | ||||
| Women, Gender and Social Justice | |||||||
| WS | 403 | Women and Change in Developing Countries | 3 | ||||
| WS | 404 | Women and Law in the United States | 3 | ||||
| A list of other courses which may be appropriate as electives are available from the Director of Women and International Development. | |||||||
| 3. | Capstone Experience. Complete the following course (3 credits): | ||||||
| SSC | 499 | Directed Research in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science (W) | 3 | ||||
| Students should enroll in the section on Issues in International Development. | |||||||
Upon completion of the requirements for the Specialization in Gender and Global Change as approved by both the Director of Women and International Development and the Associate Dean in the College of Social Science, the student should contact the Director of Women and International Development and request certification for the completion of the specialization. After the certification is approved by the Dean of the College of Social Science, the Office of the Registrar will enter on the student’s academic record the name of the specialization and the date that it was completed. This certification will appear on the student’s transcript.