Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor
Our Minor in Gender & Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary program which offers students the opportunity to explore diverse perspectives on gender, sexuality, and identity while examining their impact on culture, society, and policy.
Through courses in sociology, criminal justice, history, and more, students will develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of issues related to gender and sexuality in both historical and contemporary contexts. This minor is an excellent complement to a variety of majors, including psychology, political science, social work, nursing, and beyond.
This 24-credit hour minor requires 18 Sociology credits and 6 elective credits from outside of Sociology.
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Required courses
| SOC 310 | Gender and Society |
| SOC 311 | Feminist Theory |
| SOC 466 | Sociology of Sexualities |
| SOC 472 | Social Inequality |
| SOC 312 | Masculinities |
| SOC 615 | Gender Research and Methods |
Elective Courses
Students will choose 6 credit hours from the following:
| COMM 608 | Communication and Gender |
| CRJ 340 | Gender, Race, and Inequality in Criminal Justice |
| CRJ 365 | Women and Crime |
| ENG 693 | Studies in World Literature: Global Women’s Issues |
| HIST 376 | History of Sexuality in America |
| HIST 375 | LGBTQ World History |
| HIST 651 | Women in US History |
| HIST 600 | Topics in History: Gender, Race, and Science |
| LDRS 420 | Women and Leadership |
| PSY 325 | Psychology of Human Sexuality |