Gender Studies

Major- only individualized majors (get guidelines from the Associate Academic Dean)
Minor- Gender Studies

For Course Offerings and Program Requirements see The Hiram College Catalog.

   1. Which courses are for first year students who wish to explore new areas of interest, but have no clear intent to major in this area?

      Students with no background in Gender Studies are advised to take a lower numbered elective in this subject or take INTD 314, Masculinity, Femininity, and Culture, which should begin the sequence and introduce students to the concepts and disciplines relevant to gender studies.
   2. What is the desirable course work a prospective major/minor should complete by the end of their first year and the end of their second year?

      Minors:There is no specific time frame that needs to be followed. Students just need to complete six courses and would wisely spread them out over an academic career. Note the occasional scheduling of these department electives requires foresight and careful planning.
   3. What is the minimum a prospective major/minor must do by the end of their first and second year?

      Minors:See answer to number 2.
   4. How important is it for a student with some interest in majoring in your area to make contact with a member of your department?

      The supervisors for this minor are Vivien Sandlund, Janet Pope, Kirsten Parkinson and Rodney Hessinger of the History Department. Students should contact one of these professors to discuss goals, interests, and how to fulfill the requirements for the minor. Other faculty are expert in their area of study and can answer specific questions that apply to the minor.
   5. What are the major pitfalls a student should avoid during their first year and how can an advisor help the student to avoid them?

      You may become interested in Gender Studies at any point in your academic career, but you may not have time to complete the minor if you do not become interested until your third year of college. With creativity and planning, however, part of the work may be done with directed study and internship options, so advising is especially important in this minor.