CHSS
Women and Gender Studies 4400 University Drive 5B6 Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: (703) 993-2896 Fax: (703) 993-1819 To: CHSS Curriculum Committee Fm: Angie Hattery, PhD, Director, Women and Gender Studies Re: Changes to the MAIS Women and Gender Studies Concentration October 10, 2014 Currently MAIS students with a concentration in WGST are required to take 36 credits, only 6 of which MUST be WMST courses. Now that we regularly offer a variety of electives, including a new course in Feminist Methods, we request to change the required course to WMST 630, WMST 640, WMST 610 (new Feminist Methods course) and at least 1 additional course under the WMST designation. Second, because our students often had trouble enrolling in enough courses in a single department to meet the “discipline” requirement, and because our program is inherently interdisciplinary and not limited to a single department we are modifying the requirement to be a “field” of study rather than a single discipline.
▲ Concentration in Women and Gender Studies (WGST)
The concentration in women and gender studies promotes advanced scholarship that transcends traditional boundaries. Students combine required coursework in women and gender studies with courses in a discipline of interest such as history, literature, sociology, anthropology, health, education, philosophy, social work, conflict analysis and resolution, or the arts. The program accommodates both full-time and part-time students. Of the coursework required for this concentration as described below, at least 15 credits must be in courses related to the study of women and gender and 12-18 credits in courses in a field focus. All courses related to the study of women and gender must be approved by the head of the concentration in women and gender studies. Students must earn a grade of B or higher in the core courses.
One required course of proseminar (1 credit)
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MAIS 796 - MAIS ProSeminar Credits: 1
Two core courses (6 credits)
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WMST 630 - Feminist Theories across the Disciplines Credits: 3 WMST 640 - Women and Global Issues Credits: 3
Field focus (12 credits) Students complete 12 credits in one field (not limited to a single discipline) chosen and developed in consultation with a faculty advisor, including 3 credits in a course that addresses the study of women and gender.
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Elective courses (9 to 12 credits)
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Students must take at least 6 credits, 3 credits must be in a WMST designated course, in courses that address the study of women and gender and that are not part of the field focus.
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Research methods (3 credits)
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WMST 610—Feminist Approaches to Social Research
Proposal (1 credit)
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MAIS 797 - Interdisciplinary Studies Proposal Credits: 1
Project (1-4 credits) or thesis (4 credits)
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MAIS 798 - Interdisciplinary Studies Project Credits: 1-5 (minimum 1 credit) or MAIS 799 - Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis Credits: 1-5 (take 4 credits)
Total: 36 credits
Program Approval Form Action Requested: X
Type (Check one):
Create New (SCHEV approval required except for minors) Inactivate Existing Modify Existing (check all that apply) X
For approval of new programs and deletions or modifications to an existing program.
Title (SCHEV approval required except for minors) Concentration (Choose Add Delete one): Degree Requirements Admission Standards/ Application Requirements Other Changes:
College/School: Submitted by:
CHSS Angie Hattery
Effective Term:
Fall
2015
X
X
Modify
B.A. B.S. Minor M.A. M.S. M.Ed. Ph.D. Undergraduate Certificate* Graduate Certificate* Other:
Department: 3-2897 Ext:
Women and Gender Studies [email protected] Email:
Please note: For students to be admitted to a new degree, minor, certificate or concentration, the program must be fully approved, entered into Banner, and published in the University Catalog.
Justification: (attach separate document if necessary) Currently MAIS with a concentration in WGST are required to take 36 credits, only 6 of which MUST be WMST courses. Now that we regularly offer a variety of electives, including a new course in Feminist Methods, we request to change the required course to WMST 630, WMST 640, WMST 610 (new Feminist Methods course) and at least 1 additional course under the WMST designation. Second, because our students often had trouble enrolling in enough courses in a single department to meet the “discipline” requirement, and because our program is inherently interdisciplinary and not limited to a single department we are modifying the requirement to be a “field” of study rather than a single discipline.
Existing
New/Modified
Program Title: (Required) Title must identify subject matter. Do not include name of college/school/dept.
Concentration(s): Admissions Standards / Application Requirements: (Required only if different from those listed in the University Catalog)
Degree Requirements: Consult University Catalog for models, attach separate document if necessary using track changes for modifications
Two core courses (6 credits)
Three core courses (9 credits)
WMST 630 - Feminist Theories across the Disciplines Credits: 3 WMST 640 - Women and Global Issues Credits: 3
WMST 630 - Feminist Theories across the Disciplines Credits: 3 WMST 640 - Women and Global Issues Credits: 3
Disciplinary focus (12 credits)
WMST 610: Feminist Approaches to Social Research Credits: 3
Students complete 12 credits in one discipline chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor, including 3 credits in a course that addresses the study of women and gender.
WMST 611: Feminist Research Practice Credits: 3 is not required but highly recommended.
Field focus (12 credits) Students complete 12 credits in one field (not limited to a single discipline) chosen and developed in consultation with a faculty advisor, including 3 credits in a course that addresses the study of women and gender.
Elective courses: 9 to 12 credits
Elective courses: 9 to 12 credits
Students must take at least 6 credits in courses that address the study of women and gender and that are not part of the disciplinary focus.
Students must take at least 6 credits, 3 credits must be in a WMST designated course, in courses that address the study of women and gender and that are not part of the field focus.
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36
Courses offered via distance: (if applicable)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED:
*For Certificates Only: Indicate whether students are able to pursue on a
Full-time basis
Part-time basis
Approval Signatures Department
Date
College/School
Date
Provost’s Office
Date
Required for Minors and Interdisciplinary Programs
If this program may impact another unit or is in collaboration with another unit at Mason, the originating department must circulate this proposal for review by those units and obtain the necessary signatures prior to submission. Failure to do so will delay action on this proposal. Unit Name
Unit Approval Name
Unit Approver’s Signature
Date
For Graduate Program s Only Graduate Council Member
Provost Office
Graduate Council Approval Date
For Registrar Office’s Use Only: Received_____________Banner_________________________Catalog_________________________
revised 6/7/12
▲ Concentration in Women and Gender Studies (WGST)
The concentration in women and gender studies promotes advanced scholarship that transcends traditional boundaries. Students combine required coursework in women and gender studies with courses in a discipline of interest such as history, literature, sociology, anthropology, health, education, philosophy, social work, conflict analysis and resolution, or the arts. The program accommodates both full-time and part-time students. Of the coursework required for this concentration as described below, at least 15 credits must be in courses related to the study of women and gender and 12-18 credits in courses in a field focus. All courses related to the study of women and gender must be approved by the head of the concentration in women and gender studies. Students must earn a grade of B or higher in the core courses.
One required course of proseminar (1 credit)
•
MAIS 796 - MAIS ProSeminar Credits: 1
Two core courses (6 credits)
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WMST 630 - Feminist Theories across the Disciplines Credits: 3 WMST 640 - Women and Global Issues Credits: 3
Field focus (12 credits) Students complete 12 credits in one field (not limited to a single discipline) chosen and developed in consultation with a faculty advisor, including 3 credits in a course that addresses the study of women and gender.
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Elective courses (9 to 12 credits)
Angela Hattery 9/23/2014 10:40 AM Formatted: Font:Not Bold
Students must take at least 6 credits, 3 credits must be in a WMST designated course, in courses that address the study of women and gender and that are not part of the field focus.
Angela Hattery 9/23/2014 10:42 AM Deleted: Students must take at least 6 credits in courses that address the study of women and gender and that are not part of the disciplinary focus.
Research methods (3 credits)
Angela Hattery 9/23/2014 10:43 AM Formatted: None, Outline numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: Bullet + Aligned at: 0.25" + Tab after: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.5"
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WMST 610—Feminist Approaches to Social Research
Proposal (1 credit)
Angela Hattery 9/23/2014 10:43 AM Formatted: Font:10 pt, Not Bold Angela Hattery 9/23/2014 10:42 AM Deleted: The research methods course is selected in consultation with a faculty advisor.
•
MAIS 797 - Interdisciplinary Studies Proposal Credits: 1
Project (1-4 credits) or thesis (4 credits)
• • •
MAIS 798 - Interdisciplinary Studies Project Credits: 1-5 (minimum 1 credit) or MAIS 799 - Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis Credits: 1-5 (take 4 credits)
Total: 36 credits
Program Approval Form Action Requested: X
Type (Check one):
Create New (SCHEV approval required except for minors) Inactivate Existing Modify Existing (check all that apply) X
For approval of new programs and deletions or modifications to an existing program.
Title (SCHEV approval required except for minors) Concentration (Choose Add Delete one): Degree Requirements Admission Standards/ Application Requirements Other Changes:
College/School: Submitted by:
CHSS Angie Hattery
Effective Term:
Fall
2015
X
X
Modify
B.A. B.S. Minor M.A. M.S. M.Ed. Ph.D. Undergraduate Certificate* Graduate Certificate* Other:
Department: 3-2897 Ext:
Women and Gender Studies [email protected] Email:
Please note: For students to be admitted to a new degree, minor, certificate or concentration, the program must be fully approved, entered into Banner, and published in the University Catalog.
Justification: (attach separate document if necessary) Currently MAIS with a concentration in WGST are required to take 36 credits, only 6 of which MUST be WMST courses. Now that we regularly offer a variety of electives, including a new course in Feminist Methods, we request to change the required course to WMST 630, WMST 640, WMST 610 (new Feminist Methods course) and at least 1 additional course under the WMST designation. Second, because our students often had trouble enrolling in enough courses in a single department to meet the “discipline” requirement, and because our program is inherently interdisciplinary and not limited to a single department we are modifying the requirement to be a “field” of study rather than a single discipline.
Existing
New/Modified
Program Title: (Required) Title must identify subject matter. Do not include name of college/school/dept.
Concentration(s): Admissions Standards / Application Requirements: (Required only if different from those listed in the University Catalog)
Degree Requirements: Consult University Catalog for models, attach separate document if necessary using track changes for modifications
Two core courses (6 credits)
Three core courses (9 credits)
WMST 630 - Feminist Theories across the Disciplines Credits: 3 WMST 640 - Women and Global Issues Credits: 3
WMST 630 - Feminist Theories across the Disciplines Credits: 3 WMST 640 - Women and Global Issues Credits: 3
Disciplinary focus (12 credits)
WMST 610: Feminist Approaches to Social Research Credits: 3
Students complete 12 credits in one discipline chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor, including 3 credits in a course that addresses the study of women and gender.
WMST 611: Feminist Research Practice Credits: 3 is not required but highly recommended.
Field focus (12 credits) Students complete 12 credits in one field (not limited to a single discipline) chosen and developed in consultation with a faculty advisor, including 3 credits in a course that addresses the study of women and gender.
Elective courses: 9 to 12 credits
Elective courses: 9 to 12 credits
Students must take at least 6 credits in courses that address the study of women and gender and that are not part of the disciplinary focus.
Students must take at least 6 credits, 3 credits must be in a WMST designated course, in courses that address the study of women and gender and that are not part of the field focus.
36
36
Courses offered via distance: (if applicable)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED:
*For Certificates Only: Indicate whether students are able to pursue on a
Full-time basis
Part-time basis
Approval Signatures Department
Date
College/School
Date
Provost’s Office
Date
Required for Minors and Interdisciplinary Programs
If this program may impact another unit or is in collaboration with another unit at Mason, the originating department must circulate this proposal for review by those units and obtain the necessary signatures prior to submission. Failure to do so will delay action on this proposal. Unit Name
Unit Approval Name
Unit Approver’s Signature
Date
For Graduate Program s Only Graduate Council Member
Provost Office
Graduate Council Approval Date
For Registrar Office’s Use Only: Received_____________Banner_________________________Catalog_________________________
revised 6/7/12
