Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and special academic programs.

Majors and Minors

• Gender Studies (B.A., B.S.)

Departments and Programs

• Gender Studies

Course Information

GEND 2350 Family Violence Across the Lifespan

This course exposes students to the various types of violence experienced by individuals and families across their lifespan. An introduction to various theories used in working with survivors of abuse is presented, and students learn about bruises and fractures associated with child abuse. The influence of societal "isms", culture, gender, and sexual orientation related to violence is incorporated into the material being discussed. The course is cross-listed with SOCWK 2350 and is normally offered each spring semester.

SOCWK 2350 Family Violence Across the Lifespan

This course is cross-listed with GEND 2350 and covers the same topics.

Archway Curriculum

The Archway Curriculum includes an Integrative Core with a Gender and Sexuality Thread.

Academic Policies and Procedures

The university reserves the right to make changes in the regulations and offerings announced in the official online catalog, as circumstances require. It is expected that the only changes will be the correction of errors and the inclusion of new courses and programs approved during the academic year.

General Information

Nebraska Wesleyan University is located at 5000 Saint Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE. The online version of the university catalog supersedes any printed catalog or PDF version as the official catalog of NWU.