Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Queer Studies, Minor


Academic Information

This minor examines issues in the lives of LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and allied) individuals in the context of gender, race, class, nation, ability, and age. In Queer Studies you will gain academic knowledge of local, national, and global experiences concerning LGBTQI lives and Queer theory. You will learn about social movements, artistic and cultural contributions, political oppression and resistance, medical issues, and literatures across time and place.

You will learn concepts to understand queer lives and how to apply this understanding in your careers and through citizenship to advance social justice. In addition to direct advocacy, professions such as non-profit, human resource personnel, or government jobs ensuring non-discrimination and so forth, this minor will also prepare you with the skills necessary to contribute to teamwork across diversity and thus increase workplace productivity and understanding. For example, there is a growing demand for counselors and social workers that can address the needs of LGBTQI clients as well as friends and family. Civil rights for LGBTQI individuals also make this a timely minor for those who might pursue political, legal and criminal justice careers. Furthermore, there are tours oriented toward LGBTQI clients. In short, the needs are multiple in the government and the marketplace.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Queer Studies, Minor


Careers

What Can I Do with a minor in Queer Studies?

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Political careers
  • Teachers, professors, educational leaders, and administrators
  • Criminal justice including, but not limited to lawyers
  • Business expertise in issues of diversity; building productive workplace climates
  • Managers
  • Tourism
  • Human resources
  • Personnel directors
  • Leaders in LGBTQIA resources and non-profits
  • Health care providers
  • Counselors
  • Social workers
  • Religious studies, pastoral advocacy/leadership

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Queer Studies, Minor


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Queer Studies, Minor


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion 18
Major GPA 2.0

Purpose Statement

This minor examines issues in the lives of LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and allied) individuals in the context of gender, race, class, nation, ability, and age. In Queer Studies you will gain academic knowledge of local, national, and global experiences concerning LGBTQI lives and Queer theory. You will learn about social movements, artistic and cultural contributions, political oppression and resistance, medical issues, and literatures across time and place.

You will learn concepts to understand queer lives and how to apply this understanding in your careers and through citizenship to advance social justice. In addition to direct advocacy, professions such as non-profit, human resource personnel, or government jobs ensuring non-discrimination and so forth, this minor will also prepare you with the skills necessary to contribute to teamwork across diversity and thus increase workplace productivity and understanding. For example, there is a growing demand for counselors and social workers that can address the needs of LGBTQI clients as well as friends and family. Civil rights for LGBTQI individuals also make this a timely minor for those who might pursue political, legal and criminal justice careers. Furthermore, there are tours oriented toward LGBTQI clients. In short, the needs are multiple in the government and the marketplace.

Student Learning Outcomes

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Queer Studies, Minor


Details

Minor Requirements
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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Queer Studies, Minor


Campus Availability

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