Minor in Gender Identities and Sexuality Studies

To complete the minor in Gender Identities and Sexuality 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.

Required Core
WGST 2010Introduction To Gender Studies: Gender, Sex And Difference3
WGST 4870Feminisms3
or WGST 4880 Queer Theory WAC
WGST 4890Research and Methods in Women's and Gender Studies3
Electives
Select 9 hours of the following:9
Contemporary U.S. Queer Cultures
Globally Queer
Issues In Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual And Gay Communities
Interpersonal Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Individuals
Feminism And Philosophy: Love, Sex and Marriage
Feminist Health Humanities
Sexual Politics
Law, Policy And The Politics of Sexuality
Queer Theory WAC (*Can substitute for WGST 4870: Feminisms)
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.

  • 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.