Women and Gender Studies
Our Mission
The Women and Gender Studies Program at Clarion University is an interdisciplinary community where students gain an understanding of gender issues across cultures. Our values include respect for diversity, open-mindedness, and self-exploration. We strive to cultivate supportive relationships for students and faculty, to make connections between personal experience and intellectual development, and to take action for social justice. Our goal is for our graduates to be involved, informed and empowered citizens.
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Dr. Deb WGS Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Deborah Burghardt in honor of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Women and Gender Studies Program at Clarion University. The intention of this scholarship is to support students in their pursuit of feminist ideals through scholarship, personal development, and service. WGS anticipates giving out two awards of $550 each for the spring 2019 grant cycle. More details to follow.
Student learning outcomes
The success of the WGS Program can now be measured by the level at which students who elect to minor or concentrate in WGS achieve the following:
Students will:
- Demonstrate an interdisciplinary understanding of women and gender studies.
- Analyze gender issues in a global context.
- Recognize the gendered nature of power in interaction with race, ethnicity, class, age, ability, sexuality, region, and religion at the institutional, interpersonal and individual levels.
- Demonstrate respect for and appreciation of differences.
- Apply feminist theory and analysis to their major field of study.
- Place their personal and professional experiences in a social and political context by evaluating women’s and men’s changing status in society.
- Advocate for and take action to promote social justice by feel comfortable exercising leadership, asking questions and standing up for their beliefs.
- Work collaboratively in an inclusive and civil manner, maintaining an open mind and engaging in constructive dialogue.
- Feel a sense of community connection and support resulting from civic engagement.
SUMMER I session Course Listing
May 6 - may 23, 2019
PSY 220 Human Sexuality 3 Credits
W01 (1212) Web Based Online
Donna Ashcraft
SOC 452 Sex, Gender, and Social 3 Credits
W01 (1083) Web Based Online
Jane Walsh
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FALL 2019 Course Listing
WGS 100 Survey of Women and Gender Studies 3 Credits C01 (1251) TuTr 3:30PM-4:45PM Davis 103 Melissa Downes W01W (1359) Web Based Online Uraina Pack COM 320 Communication and Gender 3 Credits W01 (2130) Web Based Online Jessica Crespo PSY 220 Human Sexuality 3 Credits C01 (2387) TuTr 12:30PM-1:45PM Harvey 121 Donna AshcraftC02 (2388) TuTr 2:00PM-3:15PM Harvey 121 Donna Ashcraft SOC 321 Sociology of Work 3 Credits W01W (2274) Web Based Online Jane Walsh
SOC 352 The Family 3 Credits C01 (1533) TuTr 11:00AM-12:15PM Founders 104 staff C01 section reserved for 4YBSN ONLY C02 (2271) TuTr 12:30PM-1:45PM Founders 104 staff
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Any Questions?
Visit the WGS Center in 207 Harvey Hall to meet our staff:
Program Director - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Melissa Downes 210 Harvey Hall 814.393.2720 mdownes@clarion.edu
- Tues/Thur 3:50 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
112 Davis Hall. 814.393.2160 {English}
Program Secretary -Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
-Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Debb Sigworth 207 Harvey Hall 814.393.2720 dsigworth@clarion.edu
Program Student Assistant - Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Sadie Comstock 207 Harvey Hall 814.393.2720 m.m.comstock@eagle.clarion.edu