Queer Studies, Minor

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The minor in queer studies gives students competency within a dynamic field of interdisciplinary scholarship related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lives as well as gender and sexual structures and identities. It provides coursework in queer theory, politics, history, sociology, psychology, cultural criticism, and methodology. The queer studies minor will augment students’ pursuit of graduate and professional degrees. In a public- and private-sector job market with increasing demand for nuance in issues of diversity and critical flexibility, the minor will position graduates on the leading edge in many fields, including social work, counseling, education, healthcare, social service, media, policy, nonprofit advocacy, and social marketing.

Students will complete 18 units to fulfill the requirements for the Queer Studies Minor.

Minor Core Requirements (11-12 units)

WGS 255 - Introduction to Queer Studies Unit(s): 3-4 (4 Unit(s) Required)
WGS 302 - Queer Studies Lecture Series Unit(s): 1
WGS 305 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer U.S. History Unit(s): 3
WGS 455 - Queer Theory, Queer Lives Unit(s): 4

Minor Electives

Two (or more) course related to LGBTQ and/or sexuality studies, in consultation with Queer Studies minor advisor. Below is a list of all SSU courses that students can consider for their 6-unit Queer Studies minor electives. Many of the courses without WGS course designation will have prerequisites and restrictions (such as “Psychology majors only” or “junior/senior standing”) from home departments. Minors seeking such courses must meet these requirements unless otherwise noted.

WGS 285 - Men and Masculinity Unit(s): 4
WGS 300 - Gender, Race and Representation Unit(s): 3
WGS 302 - Queer Studies Lecture Series Unit(s): 1 (after satisfying initial 1-unit core requirement; can be repeated for credit)
WGS 325 - Youth: Gender Perspectives Unit(s): 3-4 (4 Unit(s) Required)
WGS 335 - Reproductive Politics Unit(s): 4
WGS 370 - Gender in Asian America Unit(s): 3-4 (4 Unit(s) Required)
WGS 405 - Psychology of Gender Unit(s): 4
WGS 449 - Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Unit(s): 4 OR
HIST 449 - Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Unit(s): 4
WGS 474 - Foundations of Feminist Thought Unit(s): 4
WGS 475 - Contemporary Feminist Theory Unit(s): 4
WGS 499 - Internship Unit(s): 1-4 (in LGBTQ-specific context)
ANTH 302 - The Evolution of Males and Females Unit(s): 4
ANTH 318 - Human Development: Sex and the Life Cycle Unit(s): 3
BIOL 311 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Unit(s): 3 **
HD 365 - Topics in Human Development: Gender and Sexuality Unit(s): 3-4 ***
KIN 316 - Women in Sport: Issues, Images, and Identities Unit(s): 3 **
NURS 480 - Health, Sexuality, and Society Unit(s): 3
NURS 490 - The Sexual Imperative: History, Media, Culture, and Imagination. Unit(s): 4 ***
PSY 362 - Human Sexuality Unit(s): 4 ***
SOCI 360 - Sociology of Sexualities Unit(s): 4 ****
SOCI 370 - Sociology of Transgender Studies Unit(s): 4 ****

Other courses with advisor permission

** Offered infrequently
*** Many prerequisites and/or restrictions
**** Queer studies minors allowed w/ SOCI restrictions.

Units

Total core units: 12

Total supporting units: 6

Total units required in queer studies minor: 18