Sexualities Studies Minor

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Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy

About the Program

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.

Program Requirements

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: 15 credits

GWS 1200 - Sexuality, Race, and Power Credits: 3
GWS 1550 - Introduction to Trans 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

Electives: 6 credits

A minimum of 6 additional credit hours is required in Gender, Women, and Sexualities courses. Please refer to the online schedule and see a GWS advisor for more information.

Summary of Requirements

Required Courses	15 credits
Elective Courses	6 credits
Total for the Sexualities Studies Minor	21 credits