Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute

Interdisciplinary Minor: Gender Studies

This interdisciplinary minor, which is housed in the Departments of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, provides students with the opportunity to learn about the complex and interesting subject of gender through a unique, multidisciplinary experience. The minor complements undergraduate degrees in the behavioral, natural, and social sciences, and humanities. Students must maintain a 2.75 overall GPA.

To discuss this minor, contact:
Dr. Mary Ann Owoc (Anthropology)
Dr. Marilyn Livosky (Psychology)
Dr. Laura Lewis (Sociology)

Required Courses

  • Anth/Soc 125 Introduction to Gender
  • Psyc 265 Psychology of Gender

Elective Courses - Students must complete 5

  • Anth 346 Anthropology of Gender
  • Crjs 295 Seminar: Women and Crime
  • Engl 381 Women and Literature
  • Engl 382 Contemporary Literature: Women of Color
  • Hdfr 175 Human Sexuality and Gender Development
  • Hist 254 Women in the Ancient and Medieval World
  • Poli 210 Seminar: Power and Exploitation- Feminist Politics
  • Psyc 232 Psychology of Prejudice
  • Rlst 270 Women and Scripture
  • Rlst 255 Religious Perspectives on Marriage and Family
  • Rlst 176 Feminist Theologies
  • Soc 225 Women: Images and Realities
  • Span 305: Seminar in Culture/Literature: Women in Hispanic Civilization

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