LGBTQ+ Studies - Certificate of Achievement

The LGBTQ+ Studies Certificate of Achievement is designed for students that are looking to expand their knowledge of sexual and gender minorities. Completion of the certificate will enhance career opportunities by demonstrating knowledge about sexuality, gender, and queer communities by combining study of social sciences and humanities. This certificate could be combined with a variety of majors in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Women's and Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies, Education, and many other areas.

Students must earn a “C” or better in all Certificate courses. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Synthesize the relationships between epistemological frameworks used in LGBTQ+ studies and those used in other areas (i.e. Queer Theory, Feminist Theory, and Critical Theory).
• Explain how LGBTQ+ identity combines with nationality, race and ethnicity, religion, social class, and physical ability to shape the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Explain the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ people of the past and present.