Women's Studies WMST 101 – 3 Credits Introduction to Women's Studies Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the status, achievements, and experiences of women in society; analyzes past and current theories of gender, power, and equity; critically examines women's experiences in societal institutions such as the arts, education, the labor force, law and politics, marriage and family life, and religion; takes a multi-cultural approach; presents contributions of minority American women and women around the world. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 (conc) or written permission from instructor required WMST 123 – 2 Credits Self Defense for Women Offers a practical guide to personal defense, covering defense techniques, practical information and specific topics related to violence and women. NOTE: Same as PEIA 123. Credit can be earned for one course only. WMST 210 – 3 Credits Feminist Theory WMST 211 – 3 Credits Women in the Criminal Justice System Examines the role of women in the criminal justice system as offenders, victims, and professionals. Each area has been impacted by stereotypes that portray women as passive and dependent. Students will look at the historical development and current roles of women in law enforcement, judicial proceedings, and corrections. Emphasis is placed on current policies that attempt to increase equity in legal, professional, and program practices. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 and RDNG 052 (or ESOL 054) or ESOL 052 WMST 220 – 3 Credits The American Woman Provides an in-depth study of the lives and experiences of the American woman from the 17th century to the present. NOTE: Same as HIST 220. Credit can be earned for one course only. Prerequisite: HIST 111 or HIST 112 or WMST 101 or written permission from instructor required WMST 224 – 3 Credits Literature by Women Introduces a wide array of written texts produced by women around the world; examines how women writers in different historical, cultural, and geographical contexts have used language and literature to communicate and question their experiences. NOTE: Same as ENGL 224. Credit can be earned for one course only. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or written permission from instructor required WMST 240 – 3 Credits Women's Health Issues Explores health issues which are unique to and prevalent among women; examines physical, emotional, and social factors affecting health throughout the lifespan and the political and economic status of women in the health care system. NOTE: Same as HLTH 240. Credit can be earned for one course only. WMST 242 – 2 Credits Women and Leisure Offers a social psychological analysis of women and their leisure from a feminist perspective; provides a philosophical framework; covers the historical perspective, theoretical assumptions of feminism, realms of women's leisure, lifespan perspectives, research, constraints placed on women and their leisure, and the future of leisure participation for women. May be used to fulfill 2 credits of the General Education requirement in the Global, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives: Interdisciplinary Emerging Trends 2 lecture hours per week. NOTE: Same as RECR 242. Credit can be earned for one course only. Prerequisite: RDNG 052 (or ESOL 054) WMST 250 – 3 Credits Women in the Economy Examines the changing roles of women and men in the division of labor, paid or unpaid, in the US and other economies; studies the forces determining such changes, the impact of these changes on economic life, and women's position in society. NOTE: Same as ECON 250. Credit can be earned for one course only. Prerequisites: RDNG 052 (or ESOL 054); ENGL 052; and MATH 081 or consent of instructor WMST 251 – 3 Credits Psychology of Women Examines the unique psychological and social issues confronting women today; critiques past and present theories regarding women's social development, sexuality, intellectual capacities, and psychology; analyzes social and cultural stresses particularly affecting women; presents skills and strategies for promoting constructive change. NOTE: Same as PSYC 251. Credit can be earned for one course only. Prerequisite: PSYC 101