May 15, 2026  
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide 
    
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor

Location(s): Main Campus


The minor requires a total of six WGSS-designated courses:

  • WGSS 200  Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
  • One course in Theoretical Inquiries (WGSS 281a-z, WGSS 381a-z, WGSS 481a-z)
  • One course in social justice, social movements (WGSS 282a-z, WGSS 382a-z, WGSS 482a-z)
  • One course in either critical humanities (WGSS 283a-z, WGSS 383a-z, WGSS 483a-z) or critical social sciences (WGSS 284a-z, WGSS 384a-z, WGSS 484a-z)
  • Two elective courses designated as WGSS (any course not designated as WGSS must be approved by a WGSS advisor)

The above courses must also meet the following requirements:


  • At least three courses (12 credits) must be at the 300-level or higher, including at least one course at the 400-level
  • At least three courses (12 credits) must be cross-listed, each with a different department
  • At least three courses (12 credits) must be taken at Binghamton University
  • Students must receive a minimum of a C grade in order for a course to fulfill requirements for the minor, and no courses taken under the Pass/Fail option may be credited toward the minor