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14 courses with the subject GWS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

GWS 201Introduction to Gender & Women's Studies (Diversity)

[Credits: 3] Gender throughout history and social institutions (family, media, schools, etc.) from an intersectional feminist perspective. Looks at the culture and contributions of all marginalized groups around the issue of gender.

Subject
GWS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 220Race and Gender in the U.S.3

Interdisciplinary study of racism and sexism as institutionalized oppressions that shape the experiences of women and men of color in the U.S. Cultural contributions women and men of color have made to society.

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 270Feminist Leadership and Social Transformation []3

Application of feminist leadership styles and strategies for social change. Pre-Requisite(s): GWS201

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 305Topics in Women's Studies []1.00-3.00

A selected topic in women's studies. Specific topics to be listed in the class schedule.

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 315Feminist Research Methods []3

Interdisciplinary feminist research methods for developing qualitative and quantitative studies, designing projects, implementing research and presenting results. Pre-Requisite(s): GWS201

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 330Gender and Popular Culture3

Representations of race, class, gender, and sexuality in popular culture. Students will develop critical analytical skills and an understanding of how marginalized groups are portrayed in the media.

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 340Global Feminisms3

Development of Global feminist movement(s), identifies challenges, and explores the impact of engaging a transnational perspective in understanding and addressing women's issues across cultures. Examines extent to which the empowerment of women is demonstrated through multiplicity of meaning women give to their actions and life experiences in a global context.

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 345Practicum in Gender and Women's Studies [1.00

3.00] Application of theory and research to constructive institutional and social change to improve the lives of marginalized groups, with a focus on gender. Pre-Requisite(s): GWS201 GWS405 Women of Color in the U.S. (same as ETHS 405) [Credits: 3] Examination of historical and contemporary issues facing American Indian, African American, Asian American, Latina, and immigrant women living primarily in the United States. The impact of race, gender, class, and other social inequalities on the lives of women of color will be discussed. Pre-Requisite(s): GWS201 or ETHS201 or ETHS205 or ETHS210 or ETHS215 or ETHS220

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
Alias
ETHS 405
GWS 415Feminist Theory []3

Feminist theories and their application to understanding women's lives and how gender operates through social institutions. This course fulfills the Upper Division Writing Requirement for the Gender and Women's Studies major with a grade of C or better.

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 430Feminist Transformative Leadership []3

Feminist transformative and inclusive leadership theories, approaches, strategies, and visions. Global feminist leadership for the 21st century, drawing on sources such as the works and insights of feminist leaders in Africa and of the UN Women's leaders and initiatives.

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 444Internship: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies. Pre-Requisite(s): GWS201

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 485Capstone Seminar: Applied Feminism(s) in Gender and

Women's Studies [Credits: 3] Integration and application of Gender and Women's Studies key concepts and core knowledge to issues of future careers, personal life, public policy, and the development of feminist praxis. Application of feminist leadership principles and skills. Pre-Requisite(s): GWS201, GWS270, GWS315, GWS415, GWS430

Subject
GWS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 499Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
GWS 515Feminist Theory []3

Feminist theories and their application to understanding women's lives and social institutions. Prereq.: 9 credits of women's studies or equivalent. 3 Cr. S. This course fulfills the Upper Division Writing Requirement for the Women's Studies major with a grade of C or better.

Subject
GWS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

Source: Saint Cloud State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61