Comparative Women's Studies Major, Bachelor

Comparative women's studies are an integral part of the Women's Research and Resource Center's groundbreaking programs. A first among historically Black colleges, this unique interdisciplinary program emphasizes Black feminist theory, women's health, digital media documentation stories of women's lives, and activism.

Elevating women's studies to a major allows the College to continue leading the path in educating and creating a global community of progressive women and men who envision a world free from injustice, exploitation, violence, poverty, waste, greed, illness, and misogyny.

Students may fulfil the major requirements by taking a minimum of 40 hours (10 courses). Three core courses are required: Introduction to comparative women's studies, feminist theory, independent study or internship or practicum. Students must select a focus from one of three areas: a Geographical focus (i.e., Africa, Caribbean, North America); a Disciplinary focus (i.e., literature, history, the fine arts); or a self-designed program (i.e., women and development, comparative slavery, women and health).

Students must take four courses in the specialization options section of the major. Students are also required to take three elective or cognate courses (i.e., racism and the law, race, class, and gender, or African-American history).

A global leader in the education of women of African descent, Spelman is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and we are proud members of the Atlanta University Center Consortium.

Today our student body comprises more than 2,100 students from 43 states and 10 foreign countries. Spelman empowers women to engage the world's many cultures and inspires a commitment to positive social change through service. We are dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of our students.

Spelman is proud of its 76 per cent graduation rate (average over six years), one of the best in the nation, but our support does not stop once you step on stage to take your diploma. Our global alumnae network is strong, providing connections and helping hands to graduates as they begin on their path of global engagement.

Spelman College, a historically Black college and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the world's many cultures and inspires a commitment to positive social change.