Faculty Profile
Megan Yost
(she/her/hers)Associate Professor of Psychology and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (2006)
Contact Information
Denny Hall Room 205
717-245-1357
Bio
Professor Yost received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology and Feminist Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her research examines the gendered nature of human sexuality from a social psychological perspective. She is interested in the ways in which traditional conceptualizations of masculinity and femininity impact sexuality, including around issues of sexual consent. She is also interested in sociocultural factors associated with prejudice and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and other sexual minorities. Prof Yost teaches interdisciplinary courses on gender, sexuality, and qualitative research methods.
Education
- B.S., St. Lawrence University, 1998
- M.S., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2003
- Ph.D., 2006
2024-2025 Academic Year
Fall 2024
FYSM 100 First-Year Seminar
The First-Year Seminar (FYS) introduces students to Dickinson as a "community of inquiry" by developing habits of mind essential to liberal learning. Through the study of a compelling issue or broad topic chosen by their faculty member, students will:
- Critically analyze information and ideas
- Examine issues from multiple perspectives
- Discuss, debate and defend ideas, including one's own views, with clarity and reason
- Develop discernment, facility and ethical responsibility in using information, and
- Create clear academic writing
The small group seminar format of this course promotes discussion and interaction among students and their professor. In addition, the professor serves as students' initial academic advisor. This course does not duplicate in content any other course in the curriculum and may not be used to fulfill any other graduation requirement.
PSYC 135 Psychology of Women and Gender
Cross-listed with WGSS 236-01.
WGSS 236 Psychology of Women and Gender
Cross-listed with PSYC 135-01.