Kathy Gentile, Associate Professor of English,* Director
Ph.D., University of Oregon
Yael Even, Professor of Art
Ph.D., Columbia University
Susan Feigenbaum, Professor Economics
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Barbara Harbach, Professor of Music
Ph.D., Eastman School of Music
Janet Lauritsen, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana
Zuleyma Tang Martinez, Professor of Biology
Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley
Lois Pierce, Professor of Social Work
Ph.D., Washington University
Stephanie Ross, Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D., Harvard University
Jayne Stake, Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Diane Touliatos, Professor of Music
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Anne Winkler, Professor of Economics
Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana
Jeanne Morgan Zarucchi, Professor of French and Art History
Ph.D., Harvard University
Ruth Bohan, Associate Professor of Art History
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Susan Brownell, Associate Professor of Anthropology
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Sheilah Clarke-Ekong, Associate Professor of Anthropology
Ph.D., University of California; Los Angeles
Sally Barr Ebest, Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., Indiana University
Kathy Gentile, Associate Professor of English*
Ph.D., University of Oregon
Joan Hashimi, Associate Professor of Social Work, Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana
Margo-Lea Hurwicz, Associate Professor of Anthropology
Ph.D., University of California - Los Angeles
Barbara Kachur, Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Jody Miller, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Joyce Mushaben, Professor of Political Science,
Ph.D., Indiana University
Gerda Ray, Associate Professor of History
Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley
Uma A. Segal, Associate Professor of Social Work
Ph.D, Washington University
Margaret Sherraden, Associate Professor of Social Work
Ph.D., Washington University
Ann Steffen, Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Indiana University
Nanora Sweet, Associate Professor of English,*
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Deborah Cohen, Assistant Professor of History*
Ph.D., University of Chicago
Terri Conley, Assistant Professor of Psychology*
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Farida Jalazai, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ph.D. University of Buffalo - Suny
Susan Kendig, Assistant Professor, Nursing
MSN, WNP University of Missouri-Kansas City
Tivoli Majors, Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Virginia Navarro, Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology
Ph.D., Washington University
Laura Westhoff, Assistant Professor of History and Education
Ph.D., Washington University
Lori Curtis, Lecturer in Social Work
Deborah Henry, Lecturer, Director of Continuing Education and Outreach
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Margaret Phillips, Lecturer in Foreign Languages
Ph.D., Saint Louis University

*Joint appointees in Women’s and Gender Studies

The Institute for Women's and Gender Studies (IWGS) draws upon the rich body of interdisciplinary feminist scholarship to investigate emerging theories and research on women and gender. Courses examine women's lives, roles, and contributions among different cultures and times, enabling students to broaden their educational experience and develop new insights into their own lives and aspirations. The program offers both day and evening courses.

The faculty and students affiliated with IWGS believe in cooperative education. Classes promote the exchange of knowledge among women and men of different classes, races, sexual orientations, and social conditions.

The Women's and Gender Studies program offers an undergraduate certificate that is similar to a minor. (For graduate study, see listing for Institute for Women's and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate.) A certificate is meant to supplement a student's traditional academic major, to encourage a reassessment of gender and women's roles in society, and to facilitate career goals that focus on gender issues. The opportunity to earn a certificate is available to all undergraduates pursuing a degree at UM-St. Louis and to individuals with a bachelor's degree from any university.

Women's and Gender Studies courses are open to all students, whether or not they are working toward a certificate. Candidates for the certificate should register with the Institute for Women's and Gender Studies program (211 Clark Hall) after they have taken one or two courses. To register, students should complete the certificate form available from any institute faculty or from the institute office. Students interested in the program should contact the director of the program or any member of the women's studies faculty.

Graduate Certificate Requirements
Students interested in pursuing a graduate certificate must provide evidence of having completed a baccalaureate degree (minimum GPA: 2.75). We request that you submit official transcripts of all previous undergraduate/graduate work, along with two letters of recommendation. If you are not currently enrolled at UM-St. Louis, you must apply through the Graduate School. Applications are available online at www.umsl.edu. The Graduate Certificate is awarded following completion of 18 hours of Women's and Gender Studies courses, at least six hours of which must be taken at the 5000 level or above (some 4000 level courses may also be approved for graduate credit). Students may "customize" their programs by taking up to (but no more than) six hours as Directed Study. Internships are also available at the graduate level.

Procedures for Post BA/BS Students
Individuals who possess a bachelor's degree from any university or college or who are enrolled in a departmental graduate program at UM-St. Louis are eligible to pursue either an undergraduate Certificate (if they lack previous gender studies background), OR they may apply for admission to the graduate Certificate program. Students not currently enrolled at UM-St. Louis should contact the IWGS office to obtain admissions materials for unclassified students and a listing of current courses offered. Once enrolled, students are requested to fill out a Women's Studies Certificate form available from the Women's Studies office. Registration as a Certificate candidate will entitle you to receive program announcements and the newsletter.

Institute for Women's and Gender Studies Certificate-Undergraduate

Requirements
A student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 for admission and complete 18 hours in Women's and Gender Studies courses, including:

IWGS (ID) 2102, Women, Gender, and Diversity as well as at least one 4000-level course in Women's and Gender Studies or an independent study or internship (3 hours) to be taken in the junior or senior year. Students choosing the independent study option will write a research paper on some aspect of women's and gender studies.

Also required are four additional courses chosen from the following list. These shall be distributed among at least two of the following areas: social science, humanities, and natural science. They should also be distributed among at least three academic departments. No more than 3 hours may be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Students opting to specialize in a specific "cluster" area will choose four additional courses spread across at least two disciplines, directly from that set of cluster classes.

The following classes apply to all undergraduate cluster listings:

IWGS 4352 Independent Study in Women's and Gender Studies

IWGS 4353 Internship in Women's and Gender Studies

Honors courses, where appropriate, can also be applied towards Certificate credit in a given cluster, contingent upon consent of the Instructor and approval by the IWGS Director.

CLUSTER ONE --- GENDER, LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY

Required: WGS (ID) 2102 Introduction to Women's Studies: Women, Gender and Diversity

ELECTIVES: Students must complete 15 hours based on any combination of these courses (special consent required for courses at the 5000 level or above)

Anthro 1041 Sex and Gender Across Cultures
Anthro 3250 American Folklore
Anth/Soc 3286 Society, Arts, and Popular Culture
Comm 3340 Male/Female Communication -[designated sections only]
English 1150 Images of the Elderly in Film
English 3800 Topics of Women in Literature
English 4930 Studies in Women and Literature
English 4130 Advanced Poetry Writing [designated sections only]
English 4800 Linguistics [designated sections only]
English 4850 Topics in the Teaching of Writing- [designated sections only]
English 4170 Reading and Writing Autobiography
History 3032 History of Women in Comparative Cultures
Psych 2230 Psychology of Women
Psych 2140 Female Sexuality
Psych 3345 Lesbian Psychology
Soc 2103 Sex Roles in Contemporary Society
Soc 3224 Marriage and Family
Span 4399 Seminar on Hispanic Literature- [designated sections only]

CLUSTER TWO --- GENDER, THEORY AND THE ARTS

Required: IWGS (ID) 2102 Introduction to Women's Studies: Women, Gender and Diversity
 
ELECTIVES: Students must complete 15 hours based on any combination of these courses (special consent required for courses at the 5000-level or above)
 
Anthro 1021 The Body in Culture
Anthro 1041 Sex and Gender Across Cultures
Anthro 1091 Intro Topics in Anthropology -(designated sections only)
Anthro/Soc 3286 Society, Arts & Pop Culture
Art Hist 3376 Women in the Visual Arts
Art Hist 3396 The Nude in Art
Engl 3800 Topics in Women and Literature
Engl 4930 Studies in Women and Literature
Engl 5351 Theories of Feminism
Phil 2253 Philosophy & Feminism
Phil 4452 Feminism and Science
Phil 4453 Feminist Ethical Theory
Pol Sci 3680 Feminist Political Theory
Music 1080 Women in Music

CLUSTER THREE - GENDER, HEALTH, AGING AND SCIENCE

Required: WGS (ID) 2102 Introduction to Women's Studies: Women, Gender and Diversity
 
ELECTIVES: Students must complete 15 hours based on any combination of these courses (special consent required for courses at the 5000 level or above)
 
Geron 5440 Cultural Aspects of Aging
Geron/Soc 5449 Issues in Retirement
Geron/Psych 4376 Mental Health and Aging
Geron/Soc 4361 Social Gerontology (special consent)
Pol Sci 3570 Gender, Race and Public Policy
Psych 2140 Female Sexuality
Psych 4373 Psychology of Aging (special consent)
Psych 2230 Psychology of Women
Psych 2232 Psychology of Victims
Nurs 4765 Topics in Women's Health
Phil 4452 Feminism and Science
Phil 4453 Feminist Ethical Theory
SW 4950 Seminar in Social Work Issues [special sections only]
IWGS (ID) 5350 Special Topics: Women in Health & Science

 
CLUSTER FOUR --- GENDER, ETHNICITY AND GLOBALIZATION

Required: WGS (ID) 2102 Introduction to Women's Studies: Women, Gender and Diversity
 
ELECTIVES: Students must complete 15 hours based on any combination of these courses (special consent required for courses at the 5000 level or above):
 
Anthro 1041 Sex and gender Across Cultures
Anthro 2123 Cultures of Oceania
Anthro 3235 Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Comm 3332 Intercultural Communication [special consent]
English 3800 Topics in Women and Literature
English 4930 Studies in Women and Literature
Econ 1001 Principles of Microeconomics: How We Live [specified sections only]
Econ 2410 Work, Families, and Public Policy
Hist 3032 History of Women in Comparative Cultures
Hist 3053 African-American Women's History
Pol Sc 1550 Women and Politics in the Developing World
Pol Sc 3570 Gender, Race, and Public Policy
Pol Sc 3590 Politics, Leadership, and the Global Gender Gap
Span 4399 Seminar on Hispanic Literature- [specified sections only]
SW 4950 Special Topics in Social Work Issues [specified sections only]
SW 4100 Diversity and Social Justice
Soc 4360 Sociology of Minority Groups

CLUSTER FIVE - GENDER, WORK AND PUBLIC POLICY

Required: IWGS (ID) 2102 Introduction to Women's Studies: Women, Gender and Diversity
 
ELECTIVES: Students must complete 15 hours based on any combination of these courses (special consent required for courses at the 5000 level or above)
 
CCJ 4325 Gender, Crime and Justice
Econ 1001 Principles of Microeconomics: How We Live [specified sections only]
Econ 2410 Work, Families and Public Policy
Hist 2219 Labor History
Pol Sc 2290 Women and the Law
Pol Sc 2510 Gender, Race and Public Policy
Pol Sc 3460 Politics of Poverty and Welfare
SW 4601 Women's Social Issues
SW 4100 Diversity and Social Justice
SW 5300 Community Practice and Social Change
Phil 4452 Feminism and Science
Soc 4360 Sociology of Minority Groups
Soc 5444 Social Policy and Community Planning

CLUSTER SIX ---GENDER, ORGANIZATIONS & LEADERSHIP:

Required: WGS (ID) 2102 Introduction to Women's Studies: Women, Gender and Diversity
 
ELECTIVES: students must complete 15 hours based on any combination of these Courses (special consent required for courses at the 5000 level or above)
 
Econ 2410 Work, Families and Public Policy
Hist 2219 Labor History
Hist 3031 History of Women in the United States
Hist 3053 African-American Women's History
Pol Sc 2290 Women & the Law
Pol Sc 2380 Women in US Politics
Pol Sc 3590 Women, Leadership & Global Gender Gap
Pol Sc 3680 Feminist Political Theory
Pol Sc 4940 Leadership & Management in Non-Profit Organizations
Pol Sc 3430 Union Leadership & Administration (special consent)
Phil 4453 Feminist Ethical Theory
Phil 4452 Feminism and Science
IWGS 5350 Special Topics in Gender, Organization and Leadership

Course Descriptions

1220 Special Topics in Gerontology (1-3)
(Same as Ger 1220). Selected topics dealing with various aspects of gerontology. The specific contents of this course will vary from semester to semester. The course may be repeated for credit with permission of the Gerontology director.

2102 Introduction to Women's Studies: Gender and Diversity (3)
(Same as Psy 2102 and Soc 2102). This core course is required for all Women's and Gender Studies Certificate earners, This class introduces students to the cultural, political and historical issues of concern to women and familiarizes students with the diversity of women's experiences across lines of social class, race, sexuality, and culture. It includes representations and women's contributions to multiple disciplines including anthropology, history, philosophy, politics, psychology and sociology.

2150 Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies* (3)
An introduction to a particular topic area in women’s studies (topics will be announced prior to registration), drawing on the theories and methods of such disciplines as sociology, Psychology, political science, history, philosophy, art history, and others to examine particular aspects of women’s experience in social and cultural life. Course may satisfy the distribution requirement for Humanities or Social Sciences depending on the topic.

3350 Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies (3)
Prerequisites: WGS 2102 or consent of instructor. Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies. Topics vary by semester.

3352 Independent Studies in Women’s and Gender Studies (1-3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing; two courses in Women’s and Gender Studies, including 2102; and consent of the instructor and the Institute. Directed independent work in selected Women’s and Gender Studies topics through readings, research, reports and/or conferences. Course may satisfy the distribution requirement for the Humanities, Social Sciences or Math/Science depending on topic.

4350 Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies* (3)
Prerequisites: WGS 2102 or consent of instructor. Special topics examined from a gender perspective in the fields of Anthropology, Art History, Criminology, Economics, English, Foreign Language, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Business, or others. Topics and departments vary by semester.

4352 Independent Study in Women’s and Gender Studies (1-3)
Prerequisites: WGS 2102 or consent of instructor. Independent, directed readings and research in a Women and Gender related topic, to be determined in consultation with instructor.

4353 Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies (3)
Prerequisite: 90 hours. 2.5 GPA, 12 IWGS hrs. Internship would place the student in a profit or nonprofit setting for approximately ten hours a week in an internship structured and supervised by the Institute; consent of Director required; may include biweekly seminar. Student must present appropriate course background for either option, plus the above pre/co-requisites.

5350 Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing and one Women’s and Gender Studies course. This course will focus on a particular aspect of women’s conditions (to be announced prior to registration) and will draw upon recent theoretical and methodological work in the field of women’s and gender studies from a variety of disciplines. Course may satisfy the distribution requirement for Humanities, Social Sciences depending on the topic.

5351 Theories of Feminism (3)
Prerequisites: Junior standing, IWGS 2102 or consent of instructor. An analysis of contemporary theories of feminism, including liberal, racial, socialist, and women-of-color perspectives, and an exploration of underpinnings of feminist theory in major systems of thought.

5450 Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Special topics at the Graduate level examined from a gender perspective in the field of Anthropology, Art History, Criminology, Economics, English, Foreign Language, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Business, or others. Topics and departments vary by semester.

6401 Inquiries in Women’s and Gender Studies (3)
Introduces graduate students to the field of women’s studies, with particular focus on its vocabulary and evolution, its location within and relationship to the academy, and its predominant theoretical and methodological frameworks. Specific content will vary year to year. Strongly encouraged for graduate students in Women’s and Gender studies.

6450 Seminar in Women’s and Gender Studies (3)
Critical examination of advanced topics in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences from women’s and gender studies perspectives. May be taken more than once provided that the subject matter is different each time the seminar is taken.

6452 Special Readings in Women’s Studies/Gender Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Certificate program and consent of instructor. Directed independent work on a selected Women’s and Gender Studies topic through readings, research, reports, and/or conferences.

6353 Graduate Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies (1-6)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of Director. Provides an opportunity for the Graduate Women’s and Gender Studies student to acquire “real world” experience working in a non-profit, political, economic, or social service organization with a gender focus.

* Each semester the director of the Institute of Womens’ and Gender Studies identifies courses being offered by other departments and they are cross listed with Women and Gender Studies courses under the special topic course title. Consult the course schedule each semester for a list of these courses.