Betty J. Harris, Professor of Anthropology, Director
528 Physical Sciences Center
Norman, OK 73019-3105
Phone: (405) 325-3481
FAX: (405) 325-3573
Internet: http://www.ou.edu/womstudy/
The Women’s Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program that offers a core curriculum supplemented by the contributions of full status and affiliate faculty, relevant courses, and other resources from many University colleges and departments. Courses required for the major fall into the following categories: history and culture of women; literature, art and communication; and women in contemporary society. Science and international components are being expanded. Course listings are available in the Women’s Studies office each semester.
The Hillyer Award (with cash award attached) will be granted annually to an outstanding undergraduate in a Women’s Studies course who has done exceptional written or creative work.
The Betty Baum Hirschfield and Norman Hirschfield Scholarship is now permanently endowed. Three scholarships of $4,000 are awarded annually, to single mothers returning to school. At the time of the application, the candidate must have, within the past five years completed, the equivalent or at least two semesters of full-time study (30 hours), with a B average or better, and attend the University of Oklahoma, Norman.
The Judith Lewis Award (with cash award attached) will be granted to an outstanding Women’s Studies graduate. The successful candidate must have a GPA of 3.2 or better and been involved in campus activities, particularly those pertaining to women’s issues.
Students may major in Women’s Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Women’s Studies faculty has approved 36 hours of coursework including the following: Introduction to Women’s Studies; a minimum of three hours in each of the categories History and Culture, Literature, Art and Communication, and Contemporary Social and Scientific Problems; Method and Theory in Women’s Studies; a senior seminar; a senior thesis or internship, and a three-hour elective.
Four minors are offered in Women’s Studies: Women's Studies, Women of Color, Women’s Health, and Gender Studies. Each of these minors requires special departmental approval, and students must complete 18 hours of courses, including Introduction to Women’s Studies. Additional courses must be selected from categories specified within each of the minor areas as follows:
Interested students should contact the Women’s Studies office for current class listings and advisement.
Most Women’s Studies courses are offered through a variety of departments. However, there is a Women’s Studies designator (WS) for the following courses: 1220, 2003, 2120, 3043, 3220, 3233, 3563, 3810, 3933, 3960, 3980, 4003, 4013, 4120, 4123, 4503/5503, 4553, 4913, 4990, 5013, 5120, 5123, and 5960. Students should consult the Women’s Studies Office for assistance in course selection.
Several graduate courses are offered each year in Women’s Studies. However, in order to pursue graduate study in Women’s Studies, a graduate student must be accepted into a department and design an interdisciplinary degree program in accordance with Graduate College guidelines. Women’s Studies faculty will assist students with program design.