Fall 2025 Gender and Women's Studies

Location: 1802 UH; Phone: (312) 996-2441.

Last generated: Tuesday, July 01 2025 02:58 PM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

GWS 101

Gender in Everyday Life

3 hours. Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
11856DIS - AD109:00 AM - 09:50 AMFARR2ONLMeet online at set times
43401DIS - AD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMFARR2ONLMeet online at set times
21684DIS - AD311:00 AM - 11:50 AMF24352ETMSWMeet on campus
32987DIS - AD412:00 PM - 12:50 PMF24352ETMSWMeet on campus
42071DIS - AD501:00 PM - 01:50 PMF24352ETMSWMeet on campus
43398DIS - AD602:00 PM - 02:50 PMF24352ETMSWMeet on campus
43353LEC - AL10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMW2422ARCBrier, JOn campus and online

GWS 102

Global Perspectives on Women and Gender

3 hours. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
11881DIS - AD312:00 PM - 12:50 PMFARR12ONLMeet online at set times
11884DIS - AD402:00 PM - 02:50 PMFARR2ONLMeet online at set times
21685DIS - AD501:00 PM - 01:50 PMF2162SHMeet on campus
21686DIS - AD602:00 PM - 02:50 PMF2162SHMeet on campus
11894LEC - AL102:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWC0042LCCCeleste, MMeet on campus

GWS 192

Latin American Women Writers in Translation

3 hours. Same as LALS 192 and SPAN 192. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33515LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLSaona, MMeet online at set times

GWS 203

Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
11904LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRA0032LCAMeet on campus

GWS 205

Disability, Race, Class and Gender

3 hours. Same as DHD 205. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49616LCDARRANGEDHorowitz, EOnline with deadlines

GWS 224

Gender and Society

3 hours. Same as SOC 224. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 or GWS 101 or GWS 102. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
11939LCD04:00 PM - 04:50 PMMWF1382SESFleming, C; Jenkinson, OMeet on campus

GWS 232

Sex Roles: Moral and Political Issues

3 hours. Same as PHIL 232. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
24988DIS - AD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMWB102BHMartin, AMeet on campus
24989LEC - AL09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMB102BHMartin, AMeet on campus

GWS 238

Biology of Women

3 hours. Same as ANTH 238. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ANTH 105; or consent of the instructor. Natural World - No Lab course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34762DIS - AD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMR3002LHStarkweather, KMeet on campus
34763LEC - AL11:00 AM - 12:15 PMT3002LHStarkweather, KMeet on campus

GWS 245

Introduction to Gender, Sexuality and Literature

3 hours. Same as ENGL 245. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47479LCD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWF1002LHBohne, AMeet on campus
47476LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2012LHRupert, JMeet on campus

GWS 247

Women and Literature

3 hours. Same as ENGL 247. Previously listed as ENGL 111. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47468LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF3002LHEnglish, BMeet on campus
47466LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR2012LHCostello, VMeet on campus

GWS 255

Introduction to Middle East and Muslim Feminisms

3 hours. Same as ANTH 255 and GLAS 255. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the English Composition requirement. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46217LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMWA0022LCAZaatari, ZMeet on campus

GWS 272

Race, Gender, and Sexuality

3 hours. Same as BLST 272. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 161. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30335LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMW1152LHLaMothe, MMeet on campus

GWS 276

Latinas in the United States

3 hours. Same as LALS 276, and SOC 226. Grade of C or better in ENGL 160; Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in ENGL 161. Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47131DIS - AD312:30 PM - 01:45 PMRARR12ONLGutierrez, EMeet online at set times
36577LEC - AL12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTARR12ONLGutierrez, EMeet online at set times

GWS 292

History and Theories of Feminism

3 hours. Same as HIST 292. Recommended background: GWS 101 or GWS 102.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28005LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR2042GHMoruzzi, NMeet on campus

GWS 294

Topics in Gender and Women's Studies

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor or one gender and women's studies course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
11911LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR24352ETMSWSklansky, JMeet on campus
3 hours History of Care Labor in US

GWS 315

Psychology of Women and Gender

3 hours. Same as PSCH 315. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PSCH 242 or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37540LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRD0052LCDShaw, JMeet on campus

GWS 345

Queer Theory

3 hours. Same as ENGL 345. Previously listed as GWS 362. Recommended background: Any of ENGL 207-209, ENGL 245, or GWS 203.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49119LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLKapadia, RMeet online at set times
3 hours

GWS 390

Feminism and Social Change

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): GWS 101 and GWS 102 and GWS 292; and junior standing or above.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
11916DIS09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTRARR2ONLTekobbe, CMeet online at set times

GWS 394

Intermediate Topics in Gender and Women's Studies

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor or one course in gender and women's studies.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38366LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW1042LHCeleste, MMeet on campus
Black Women's Health

GWS 396

Independent Study/Research

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of the instructor. This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
17625CNFARRANGEDBrier, J
Departmental Approval Required
30104CNFARRANGEDCeleste, M
Departmental Approval Required
48357CNFARRANGEDFair, F
Departmental Approval Required
17628CNFARRANGEDGutierrez, E
Instructor Approval Required
17630CNFARRANGEDJackson, L
Instructor Approval Required
17634CNFARRANGEDKapadia, R
Instructor Approval Required
17631CNFARRANGEDMoruzzi, N
Instructor Approval Required
17627CNFARRANGEDNaber, N
Instructor Approval Required
48358CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
Departmental Approval Required
34131CNFARRANGEDRansby, B
Instructor Approval Required
17632CNFARRANGEDReddy, G
Instructor Approval Required
17633CNFARRANGEDRichie, B
Instructor Approval Required
30106CNFARRANGEDTekobbe, C
Departmental Approval Required

GWS 403

Queer Histories

3 OR 4 hours. Same as HIST 403. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36324LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMW1032LHFair, FMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
36366LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMW1032LHFair, FMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

GWS 408

Global Black Feminisms

3 OR 4 hours. Same as BLST 408 and LALS 408. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Recommended background: Undergraduate students: at least three credit hours in BLST or GWS or LALS.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48575DIS03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR1312BSBHarrington, JMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
48576DIS03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR1312BSBHarrington, JMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

GWS 424

Gender, Crime, and Justice

3 OR 4 hours. Same as CLJ 424. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Two 200-level CLJ courses; junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46086LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMRA0032LCAErez, EMeet on campus
3 hours
46087LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMRA0032LCAErez, E; Henderson, TMeet on campus
4 hours Departmental Approval Required

GWS 425

Sociology of Gender

3 OR 4 hours. Same as SOC 424. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 224, or any 100 or 200-level GWS course and an additional 200 or 300-level elective in sociology or gender and women studies; Junior standing or above; or graduate standing; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33455LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR2112BSBVia, EMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
33456LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR2112BSBVia, EMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago. Instructor Approval Required

GWS 438

Women in South Asian History

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GLAS 438 and HIST 438. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of History or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35624LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR2042GHMantena, RMeet on campus
3 hours
35625LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR2042GHMantena, RMeet on campus
4 hours

GWS 458

Asian America and Transnational Feminism

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GLAS 458. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): At least one GLAS or GWS course; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34643LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMRLee, MMeet on campus
3 hours As Am&Transnational Feminisms Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
34644LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMRLee, MMeet on campus
4 hours As Am Transnational Feminisms Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

GWS 463

Politics of Gender and Sexuality in Asian America

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GLAS 463. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Previously listed as ASAM 463.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43308LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMTA0032LCAPhan, JMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
43309LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMTA0032LCAPhan, JMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

GWS 476

Latinx Youth: Coming of Age in the U.S.

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours; 4 graduate hours. Same as LALS 476.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50178LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT2152BSBGarcia, LMeet on campus
3 hours
50179LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMT2152BSBGarcia, LMeet on campus
4 hours

GWS 496

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): GWS 101 and GWS 102; and consent of the instructor. Recommended background: GWS 292 and GWS 390.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50322C3ARRANGEDARR2ONLSardin, DOnline with deadlines
3 hours

GWS 501

Feminist Theories

4 hours. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30112LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMTARR2ONLKapadia, RMeet online at set times

GWS 547

Race, Class, and Gender Dimensions of Crime and Justice

4 hours. Same as CLJ 547. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
11963LCD03:30 PM - 06:20 PMR2652BSBThompson, JMeet on campus

GWS 594

Special Topics in Gender and Women's Studies

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor or one course in gender and women's studies.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38368LCD06:30 PM - 09:00 PMT1612BSBBrier, JMeet on campus
4 hours Feminist Oral History Feminist Oral History and the Practice of Listening

GWS 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41064CNFARRANGEDBost, D
17636CNFARRANGEDBrier, J
25815CNFARRANGEDCeleste, M
40687CNFARRANGEDFair, F
17642CNFARRANGEDGutierrez, E
17640CNFARRANGEDJackson, L
17637CNFARRANGEDKapadia, R
17638CNFARRANGEDMoruzzi, N
4 hours
17644CNFARRANGEDNaber, N
48367CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
17643CNFARRANGEDRansby, B
17641CNFARRANGEDReddy, G
17639CNFARRANGEDTekobbe, C