FGSS-IHN - Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (IHN)
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Program Overview
The FGSS Interdisciplinary Honors Program provides qualified undergraduates from any major the opportunity to conduct independent research leading to a senior thesis or creative project focused on gender or sexuality. Interested students should consult with their major advisor and FGSS Associate Director Dr. Halima Kazem by the end of winter quarter of their junior year about their honors project ideas.
Minimum Units in the Program
Degree Requirements
Eligibility requires a minimum 3.5 GPA in FGSS coursework. Applicants design a project in collaboration with a proposed faculty thesis advisor and the FGSS Associate Director ahead of completing the honors application. A formal application must be submitted to the FGSS Assistant Director of Student Services, Winni Ni, by mid-March of the student’s junior year.
Completion of FEMGEN 101, 103, or 131 plus two additional FEMGEN courses. FEMGEN 104X in junior year is strongly encouraged. FEMGEN 101 and 103 must be taken for 4–5 units and a letter grade. It is highly recommended to take these courses before winter of junior year.
Completion of 12–18 total units of FEMGEN 199 (Honors Workshop) and FEMGEN 105 (Honors Work), taken concurrently over three quarters (minimum 4 units per quarter). These units do not count toward the major or minor.
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Students enroll for two to three units per quarter in FEMGEN 199A, FEMGEN 199B, and FEMGEN 199C Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Honors Workshop.
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IMPORTANT: FEMGEN 199A/B/C Honors Seminar and FEMGEN 105 Honors Work units do not count towards the 63 units for the major or the 30 units for the minor.
Students in the honors program also enroll for FEMGEN 105 Honors Work with their respective advisors for an additional two to three units each quarter. The combined number of units in 199 and 105 must be 10-15 units over the senior year.
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Key Program Deadlines:
Honors project - Semifinal draft due: April 17 of senior year
Final draft due: May 1 (or following Monday if May 1 falls on a weekend), with Thesis/Project Completion Form
Required presentation at the end-of-year honors banquet
Creative projects must include a critical analysis section
For complete details and forms, see the honors section of the program website.