Gender Studies unpacks how gender interacts with socio-cultural, economic, and political phenomenon and how these interactions shape, and are shaped by, dynamics of power.
The Division of Gender Studies
Gender Studies emerged from a long history of social movements, and it covers a wide range of feminist and queer thought. The field unpacks how gender interacts with socio-cultural, economic, and political phenomenon and how these interactions shape, and are shaped by, dynamics of power. It also explores the intersections of gender with race, class, sexual orientation, religion, (dis)ability, nationality, and other socially significant identities. Students have opportunities to study theory and practice, participate in community-engaged research, undertake internships, and lead social change.
Gender Studies offers a space for theory and community-engaged learning; activism and professional development; lively debate and professional skill building.
Graduates work in various fields, including human services, law, social work, non-profit organizations, private business, the arts, health professions, and education. Those who pursue graduate degrees study in many disciplines, including English, political science, social work, medicine, sociology, educational administration, law, fine arts, anthropology and communication. Pursue your passions!
Gender Studies Core Course Requirements
The Division of Gender Studies offers a major (B.S. and B.A.), a minor and a graduate certificate.Gender Studies offers a wide range of feminist and queer thought and practices. The curriculum offers theory and practice; community-engaged learning; activism and professional development; lively debate and professional skill-building.
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COURSE #CLASS TITLECREDIT HOURSGNDR 1100Gender and Social Change3 Credit HoursGNDR 2000Introduction to LGBTQ Studies: Finding Out3 Credit HoursGNDR 2500Feminist Ways of Rembembering3 Credit HoursGNDR 3690Gender and Contemporary Issues3 Credit Hours
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COURSE #CLASS TITLECREDIT HOURSGNDR 3100Medusa and Manifestos: Identity and Protest in the Information Age3 Credit HoursGNDR 3900Introduction to Feminist Theories3 Credit Hours
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COURSE #CLASS TITLECREDIT HOURSGNDR 3500Social Justice Facilitation3 Credit HoursGNDR 3573Queer Representation in Media3 Credit HoursGNDR 3630Reproductive Justice3 Credit HoursGNDR 3635The Price of Gender: Inequality at the Intersection of Family, Gender and Sexuality3 Credit HoursGNDR 3640Race, Gender, and Incarceration3 Credit HoursGNDR 3671Gender and Colonialism in the Pacific3 Credit HoursGNDR 3960Special Topics (1-3)3 Credit HoursGNDR 4765Gender and War3 Credit HoursGNDR 4900Masculinities3 Credit HoursGNDR 5120Gender & Nature3 Credit HoursGNDR 5140Feminist Political Theory3 Credit HoursGNDR 5420Race, Disability, and Illness3 Credit HoursGNDR 5600Women of Color Feminisms3 Credit HoursGNDR 5650Race, Gender, and Popular Culture3 Credit HoursGNDR 5725Queer of Color Critique3 Credit HoursGNDR 5730Chicana/x and Latina/x Feminisms3 Credit HoursGNDR 5755Gender and Power in Latin America3 Credit HoursGNDR 5770Sexual & Gender Diversity3 Credit HoursGNDR 5775The History and Psychology of the “Gay” Family in America: Origins, Context, & Implications3 Credit HoursGNDR 5880Bad Bodies: Gender & Disability3 Credit HoursGNDR 5960Special Topics (1-3)3 Credit HoursGNDR 4020Black Feminist Thought3 Credit HoursGNDR 5080Gender, Power and Freedom3 Credit HoursGNDR 5130Black Political Thought3 Credit Hours
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COURSE #CLASS TITLECREDIT HOURS-Internship--Research Course--Undergraduate Teaching Assistanceship--Community Engagement--Gender Studies Graduate Course-
Advocacy & Engagement
Put your classroom learning to work in the community through coursework, student groups and internships.
Noteworthy
The University of Utah established a program in Gender Studies in 1970.
$3.5 million: In research grants for Gender Studies faculty over past five years.
“My degree in gender studies is a tool in my skillset that I look forward to using in working towards my goals of having a positive impact on the world around me. I advise incoming and future students to take advantage of as many resources as possible! I’ll never forget the ways that my professors have shaped my identity and worldview throughout the years.”
-Mars Jacobsen, Class of 2021
Transform Programs
The strength of our divisions and programs comes from our interdisciplinarity and our intersectional approach to historical, cultural, political
and lived realities in today's world.
ETHNIC
STUDIES
Our Ethnic Studies program will expand your understanding of issues affecting underrepresented communities.
DISABILITY
STUDIES
Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores social, political, cultural, and economic factors that shape disability.
GENDER
STUDIES
Gender Studies offers a space for the study of a wide range of feminist thought, practices, theory and community-engaged learning.
PACIFIC ISLANDS
STUDIES
The Pacific Islands Studies program provides courses that are designed from an Indigenous Pacific islander perspective.
TRANSFORM YOUR DEGREE
Whether you want to take a broad approach or focus on a specific group or community, we’ve got you covered! Our majors, minors and certificate programs allow you to expand your understanding of issues affecting marginalized groups and underrepresented communities.