Dec 03, 2024  
Course Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Course Catalog 2024-2025

Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies Major


The major consists of a minimum of 10 full courses (or the equivalent), and 1 non-credit capstone course.

Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the major.


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The gender, sexuality, and feminist studies (GSFS) major provides students with methodological, theoretical, and research training in the field.

Note(s) on Requirements


  • Of the 10 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 Toward the Major


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

Honors in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies


The Honors Program in Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies 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 honors must complete GSFS 305  in the fall term of the junior year unless they make a case for an exceptional circumstance.

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Detailed Major Requirements


Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies Major Course Lists


Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies Major Gateway Courses


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Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies Major Elective Courses


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GSFS Elective: Cinema and Media Courses

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GSFS Elective: First-Year Seminar Program Courses

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GSFS Elective: Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies Courses

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GSFS Elective: Writing and Communication Courses

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