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.

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