JCU Undergraduate Bulletin 2005-2007: Interdisciplinary Concentrations -- Perspectives on Sex and Gender

Perspectives on Sex and Gender Concentration

This concentration, open to all majors, explores in depth the question of sex and gender in contemporary society. The indicated sequence of courses will enable students to examine the philosophical and religious premises of sex roles; their historical, psychological, and social origins; and their political manifestations. In addition to prerequisites (see individual departments for details), these courses are included: CO 322; EN 284; HS 150; PL 290 or 330; PO 305; PS 140; RL 325, 364, 437; SC 320, 385. These are described in the course offerings of the various departments. In addition, special-topics courses are offered periodically by various departments and may count toward the concentration. Students may petition the coordinator for approval of such courses. The concentration consists of 18 credits, no more than six of which may be taken in any one department.

Coordinator: Dr. Brenda A. Wirkus, Department of Philosophy.