Minor in Sexualities Studies

To complete the minor in Sexualities Studies, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the minor field, and complete 18 credits of coursework—9 of required core courses and 9 from a broad list of elective courses, subject to approval by the student’s adviser and department chair.

Required Core
WGST 2010Introduction To Gender Studies: Gender, Sex And Difference3
WGST 4890Research and Methods in Women's and Gender Studies3
WGST 4870Feminisms3
or WGST 4880 Queer Theory WAC
Electives
Select 9 hours of the following:9
Contemporary U.S. Queer Cultures
Issues In Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual And Gay Communities
Feminism And Philosophy: Love, Sex and Marriage
Feminist Health Humanities
Sexual Politics
Law, Policy And The Politics of Sexuality
Total Hours18
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Only one of these may count as an elective. The other will be counted as part of the core requirements.

  • PLO 1. Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of key issues and debates in the field of Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Studies.
  • PLO 2. Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of intersectional diversity in US contexts.
  • PLO 3. Students will be able to communicate complex ideas through written assignments.\\n
  • PLO 4. Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to utilize interdisciplinary strategies in research.
  • PLO 5. Students will be able to produce evidence of informal and formal outreach and engagement experiences.
  • PLO 6. Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of intersectional diversity in global contexts
  • SLO 1 Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of key issues and debates in the field of Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Studies.
  • SLO 2. Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of intersectional diversity in US contexts.
  • SLO 3 Students will be able to communicate complex ideas through written assignments.
  • SLO 4 Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to utilize interdisciplinary strategies in research.
  • SLO 5 Students will be able to produce evidence of informal and formal outreach and engagement experiences.
  • SLO 6 Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of intersectional diversity in global contexts.