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AWS Curriculum
Nine courses totaling 36 units are required. The program can be completed in three semesters of full-time course work or on a part-time basis. Required Courses (16 units) Applied Women's Studies 300 An introduction to basic skills required by employers such as grant writing, use of databases, press relations, and electronic research focused on feminist issues. Feminist Theory /Methodology Students must complete at least one course in feminist theory or methodology at CGU or in any of the colleges in the Claremont Consortium. Analytic Tools Any course in research methods such as quantitative research, legal research, survey research and field research that complements the specialization of the student. The internship provides real life experience within an organization, building on skills and knowledge gained in the classroom. AWS Courses are complemented by the diverse courses offered by CGU academic programs to fulfill the interdisciplinary requirement of the AWS program. Students take courses to complement and strengthen their knowledge and skills in particular academic disciplines or in their particular fields of interests. Review sample course structures of our students here. Concentration (12 units) The concentration allows students to specialize in an area of study such as politics, humanities, education, or develop expertise in a substantive policy issue including those that cut across disciplinary boundaries. Electives (8 units) Students can use the electives to add further analytical tools or broaden their knowledge of a social issue or to gain expertise in other feminist methodologies. |
