Our interdisciplinary minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies examines traditional societal roles of men and women, gender identity, and issues like human sexuality.
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Our interdisciplinary minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies examines gender and sexual identity, expression, and structural issues of gender and sexuality as they relate to social practices, institutions, policies, inequalities, activism, culture, and the arts. It complements a wide variety of majors including art, business, communication, history, politics and government, psychology, sociology, and more.
You must complete a total of 18 credits. You may choose from courses in gender and sexuality studies, most of which are cross-listed with other programs. Such breadth reflects the strength and flexibility of an interdisciplinary program. Three courses toward the minor must be taken at the 300 level or above.
If you are interested in studying psychology or any field involving human relations, our program is for you. It’s also the first step if you are interested in becoming a psychologist, which requires graduate training after you complete the undergraduate major.
Our program helps you prepare for a wide range of careers by addressing the most pressing issues of our time. Sociology has a broad scope and relevance for research, theory, law, and social policy.