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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog
Gender and Women’s Studies, A.A. with Emphasis
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The A A degree with Emphasis in Gender and Women’s Studies offers interdisciplinary perspectives on the formation of gender and its intersections with other relations of power,
such as sexuality, race, class, nationality, religion and age. Courses prepare students for careers in human services, the media, community organizing and education, among other
possibilities.
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Gender and Women’s Studies Curriculum: 12 Credits
Restricted Program Electives (choose two): 6 Credits
Additional General Education: 28 Credits
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requires a minimum of 40 credits, some of which will be satisfied by the required Gender & Women’s Studies curriculum. You must complete the MnTC courses that are specifically designated below. You may choose the other courses from each goal area from the list located at: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) To streamline your degree, you are encouraged to choose MnTC Goal 1-6 courses that also meet MnTC Goal areas 7-10. Electives: 18 Credits
Electives may be courses numbered 1000 level or higher from any discipline. This may include additional courses from the Restricted Program electives and/or the MnTC. Examples of non-MnTC courses that may be taken include the following disciplines: ACCT, BUS, CJS. CS, CRDV, EDU, EMS, ENGR, HLTH, HSER, ITC, PA and PE. Full-Time Recommended Course Of Study
Below is a sample of how to complete the requirements for the Gender & Women’s Studies A.A. degree. For a complete list of MnTC Goal Area course choices, visit: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Semester 1: 15-16 Credits
Semester 2: 14-16 Credits
Semester 4: 13-15 Credits
Total Credits: 60
1 It may be possible to choose a course that also meets MnTC Goal 7, 8, 9, or 10. You are encouraged to take MnTC courses that complement majors of interest at the four-year level. 2 These credits may be taken as electives if Goal Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10 are completed as part of another course and you have earned 40 MnTC credits. 3 Electives may be 1000+ level courses from any discipline, including additional MnTC courses. Examples of non-MnTC courses that may be taken include the following disciplines: ACCT, BUS, CJS, CS, CRDV, EDU, EMS, ENGR, HLTH, HSER, ITC, PA, and PE. Part-Time Recommended Course Of Study
Below is a sample of how to complete the requirements for the Gender & Women’s Studies A.A. degree. For a complete list of MnTC Goal Area course choices, visit: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Semester 7: 4 Credits
- General Elective course 3 Credits 3
- Health & PE course 1 Credits
Total Credits: 60
1 It may be possible to choose a course that also meets MnTC Goal 7, 8, 9, or 10. You are encouraged to take MnTC courses that complement majors of interest at the four-year level. 2 These credits may be taken as electives if Goal Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10 are completed as part of another course and you have earned 40 MnTC credits. 3 Electives may be 1000+ level courses from any discipline, including additional MnTC courses. Examples of non-MnTC courses that may be taken include the following disciplines: ACCT, BUS, CJS, CS, CRDV, EDU, EMS, ENGR, HLTH, HSER, ITC, PA, and PE. |
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