Information for Undergraduate Students
The Women’s & Gender Studies Minor
The Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) minor at Texas Tech University expands how you see the world and how you think about it. Through courses that explore how gender influences communication, leadership, culture, and society, you’ll sharpen your analytical, creative, and critical-thinking skills.
WGS classes foster collaboration, creativity, workplace success, and scholarship aimed at advancing understanding and compassion.
Women's and Gender Studies Program Information:
Advising & Degree Planning
All WGS students are required to meet with the WGS Academic Advisor each semester before advance registration. During advising, you’ll:
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Review your degree progress
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Plan upcoming courses
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Get answers to questions about scheduling and requirements
Your advisor is your go-to resource for staying on track and making the most of your WGS experience.
Degree Requirements (Minor)
Students may complete the WGS minor by earning 18 hours of approved coursework, with a grade of “C” or higher in all required classes.
Required Courses:
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WGS 2300 – Introduction to Women’s & Gender Studies
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WGS 4310 – Feminist Thought and TheoriesorWGS 4399 – Women’s and Gender Studies Seminar
Additional courses are chosen with the approval of the WGS Director and academic advisor.
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Some cross-listed courses that count toward your major may also count toward the minor.
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Courses without a WGS prefix can be applied with the director’s approval.
Classes Offered
Italicized courses are cross-listed with another department.
+ / ++ / ^ symbols may indicate additional requirements or designations in the course catalog.
Ambassador Program
The WGS Ambassador Program recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who serve as leaders and representatives of the Women’s & Gender Studies program at Texas Tech University. Ambassadors help promote the WGS minor, assist with events, and create outreach projects that increase program visibility and student engagement.
Requirements:
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Must be a declared WGS undergraduate or graduate student
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Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
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Attend biweekly meetings with the Ambassador Coordinator
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Complete approximately 16 hours of service per semester (fall/spring; summer hours may vary)
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Attend at least five WGS events or programs per semester, including the Annual WGS Conference
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Participate in classroom visits, promotional activities, and event support
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Bring your creativity, communication skills, and enthusiasm to every project
For details on how to apply, email womens.studies@ttu.edu
Why Add a WGS Minor?
You’ll develop versatile skills valued in every field:
- Critical thinking: Analyze complex issues from different perspectives
- Communication: Express ideas clearly and persuasively
- Contextual understanding: Connect concepts across disciplines
- Problem-solving: Approach challenges creatively and thoughtfully
Many WGS courses also fulfill Core Curriculum requirements, including:
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Individual or Group Behavioral Sciences
- Language, Philosophy, and Culture (Humanities)
Whether you’re majoring in business, communication, science, education, or the arts, WGS adds depth and flexibility to your degree and helps you bring insight and curiosity to everything you do.
Women's & Gender Studies
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Phone
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Email
womens.studies@ttu.edu