Women and Gender Studies Program

Introduction
Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Programs and Courses Offered

Program Coordinator

Rebecca Dolhinow

Program Office/Website

Humanities 214
657-278-3888
hss.fullerton.edu/womens

Faculty

Renae Bredin, Rebecca Dolhinow, Donna Nicol, Karyl Ketchum

Introduction

Women and Gender Studies emphasizes the study of gender-based movements, gendered experience, research, analysis and theory, from a women-centered perspective, as subjects and as researchers. Core courses incorporate information technologies and community service learning experiences that offer students opportunities to develop essential skills and civic commitments. Students develop links to the community and to businesses and professional sites where they have opportunities to apply and evaluate the research, methods and theories that they are studying.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following learning goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a degree in Women and Gender Studies:

Theoretical Knowledge

Articulate and critique multiple theoretical frameworks
Integrate historical and contemporary knowledge of women’s movements globally and in the U.S. into an analysis of gender issues

Methodology

Understand and apply feminist epistemology and research methods demonstrated through independent research using standard English grammar and coherent written organization

Critical Thinking

Analyze and evaluate texts and ideas in both oral and written modalities

Leadership

Demonstrate leadership skills by organizing and implementing projects

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Women Studies, B.A.

Non-Degree

Courses

Women and Gender Studies

Courses are designated as WMST in the class schedule.