Sexuality and Queer Studies (Minor)

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Offered by the Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies , College of Arts and Sciences , the Sexuality and Queer Studies (Minor) examines familiar issues in gender/sexuality studies (including lesbian, gay, bi and trans studies, masculinities, and feminist theory). But here, the starting point for discussion destabilizes categories/identities while emphasizing queer of color critiques, queer diasporas and migrations, and the new queer cultural studies. Critical applications of queer theory to personal and social life are emphasized.

Minor Requirements

18 credit hours with grades of C or better, a minimum of 9 credit hours at or above 300-level, and at least 12 credit hours unique to the minor

Course Requirements

Required (6 credit hours)

Electives (12 credit hours)

Complete 12 credit hours from the following, with at least 6 credit hours at or above 300-level, or other courses approved by program director: