Sexualities Studies Minor

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The Sexualities Studies minor complements any major, but is particularly important for students who hope to work with LGBTQIA and other sexual and gender minority populations. This minor prepares students to examine content and historical issues through critical queer and trans lenses, in local and global contexts.

The Sexualities Studies minor must be planned in consultation with a faculty member in GWS. A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the Bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Required Courses

GWS 1200 - Multicultural Study of Sexualities and Genders Credits: 3
GWS 1550 - Introduction to Transgender Studies Credits: 3
GWS 2200 - Feminist and Queer Research Methods Credits: 3
GWS 3280 - Queer Theory Credits: 3
GWS 4750 - Feminist Research and Activism Credits: 3
Subtotal: 15 credits

Electives

A minimum of 9 additional semester hours is required from either Gender, Women, and Sexualities courses or the courses listed below:

EDU 3200 - Human Diversity: Applications to Multicultural Education Credits: 3
GWS 3070 - Psychology of Sexual Orientation Credits: 3
GWS 3220 - Prejudice and Discrimination Credits: 3
GWS 3470 - Biology of Women Credits: 3
GWS 3490 - Queer Sexualities and Identity Credits: 3
GWS 3500 - Social Work Practice with LGBTQ People Credits: 3
GWS 3930 - Theories of Love and Sex Credits: 3
HSP 4250 - Counseling the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender Client Credits: 2
PHI 3480 - Histories of Desire: Variable Topics Credits: 3
PSY 2850 - Psychology of Sexuality Credits: 3
PSY 3030 - Multicultural Psychology Credits: 3
Subtotal: 9 credits

Sexualities Studies Minor

Required Courses

Electives

Total for Minor: 24 credits