Women’s and Ethnic Studies (WEST) Minor

Minor Requirements

The minor may be earned by students enrolled in any undergraduate program at UCCS. Students must take at least 18 credit hours of designated WEST courses. WEST 2010 - Introduction to Race and Gender   is the only required course for the minor. It is strongly recommended that WEST 2010 be taken before any other WEST coursework is completed. 

Overall, of the 18 credits hours earned in WEST for the minor, at least 9 credit hours must be taken at UCCS, and 6 of those must be upper division. A minimum grade of C (2.0) must be earned for any course counted toward the minor. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis will not be accepted. Transfer credits are limited to 9 credit hours and must be approved by the Director.