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Spring 2026

GRADUATE SEMINARS IN THE DEPARTMENT

The following courses are graduate seminars offered in the Department. Please also see this link for a listing of approved graduate electives offered outside the Department.

Advanced Feminist Theory

WST 6508 – Class # 14920

Tuesdays, 12:50-3:50pm

Introduction to contemporary theoretical ideas in feminist thought. Often taught with a common theme, in and across disciplines.

The syllabus can be found here.

Intersectional Activisms

WST 6596- Class # 27596

Thursdays, 1:55-4:55 PM

The syllabus can be found here.

Independent Study

WST 6905 – Class Departmentally Controlled
Variable Credits

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department chair and 1 Women’s Studies course or course that counts for women’s studies, For advanced graduate students who desire to supplement their regular courses by independent reading or research under guidance. 
Please submit application to Dr. Broad to be enrolled: On-line application.

Special Topics  in Women’s Studies

Selected topics in gender and women’s studies, emphasizing new knowledge production and contributions in feminist scholarship. Examines a specific topic, a major figure, or a current problem in more depth than is regularly possible in a more general course.

Topic: HISTORY OF WOMEN’S MEDICINE
WST 6935-Class # 20316

Wednesdays, 12:50-3:50

The syllabus can be found here.

Topic: PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS IN WOMEN STUDIES
WST 6935-Class # 21954

Mondays, 12:50-3:50 PM

The syllabus can be found here.

Topic: DATA FEMINISMS
WST 6935 – Class 23997

Thursdays, 10:40-1:40 PM

The syllabus can be found here.

Internship

WST 6946- Class Departmentally Controlled
Variable Credits

Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Coordinator. Designed for students desiring practical experience in the community. International students must check with the University of Florida International Center about eligibility for internship before enrollment. Students intern with a local agency, group or business involved in women’s issues. Click here for more information and an on-line application.

Master’s Research

WST 6971- Section Departmentally Controlled
Variable Credits

Only enroll if you are a MA student working to complete a thesis MA degree project.