Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies Major

Summary of Requirements

• One Gateway Course
• GSFS 305 - Feminist Research Methodologies  
• Seven Approved Electives
• One Final Project Course while concurrently enrolled in GSFS 400 - Senior Capstone  

Notes:
Of the ten courses required for the major, no more than five may come from one department or program.

No more than two 100-level courses can count toward the major.

Transfer of Credit and Study Away

A maximum of 3 courses from other institutions or study away programs can be approved toward the major. Of these 3 transfer courses, only one course can count in substitution for a gateway or capstone requirement. GSFS 305 (Feminist Research Methodologies ) must be taken at Oberlin College.

Honors

The program offers senior GSFS majors the opportunity for recognition of distinguished achievement in research and writing in gender, sexuality, and feminist studies. Students will be considered for honors in spring of junior year based on their performance in the major and the quality of the honors proposal. Students applying for GSFS honors must complete Feminist Research Methodologies in fall term of the junior year unless they make a case for an exceptional circumstance.

See the GSFS website for more information on deadlines and criteria for honors.

GSFS Major Course Lists