# Women's Studies (WMNS) courses

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/36813/36822/36914

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### WMNS 101 — Introduction to Women's Studies

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/wmns.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/wmns.md)

A multicultural survey of social trends, issues, opportunities, and topics of special interest to women. Discussion includes sex, sex role stereotyping, family problems, work, law, gender equity, physical and mental health, feminism, rape, and women in arts, sciences, history and business. Field trips may be required.

### WMNS 102 — Money, Sex, and Power

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/wmns.md)

An examination of women's roles in America. Emphasis on employment, family structures, and personal development. Topics include: historical patterns, socialization, opportunities, sexism, identity, growth, law, unionization, sexual harassment, media influence, family pressures, child care, guilt, stress.

### WMNS 286 — Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/wmns.md)

The Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies offers an intersectional examination of issues related to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer experience. This course includes historical and contemporary analyses of the LGBTQ+ community and their relationship to social institutions, and institutional power. The Introduction to LGBTQ Studies also surveys political, legal, and cultural values and actions with a focus on social justice. Field trips may be required. (Same as SOC 286)