Women's and Gender Studies

• Program Description

535 Main Hall
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2853
Dr. Mader, Director

Programs of Study [top]

Until further notice, no new students will be admitted into this program.

 

Course Descriptions [top]

Psychology
Symbol: PSY

565 Psychology of Women (3) Develops a scientific and rational understanding of the behavior and experience of women.

Women's and Gender Studies
Symbol: WOS

502 Special Topics (3) In-depth study of selected topics in women's studies not included under existing, regularly offered courses.

533 Woman Executive: Research Seminar (3) A seminar that requires each student to complete an original project on the goals, problems, choices, or successes of women in middle- or upper-level management positions. The use of case studies, surveys, oral history, and other research techniques will be explored. An appropriate internship may be substituted for this course.

539 Independent Study (3) A project to be developed independently by the student working with a specific instructor. This course may be taken again for credit.