Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies Certificate of Achievement
(CA)
About the Program
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer 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 science, education, and many other areas
of study.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
- Discuss the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural contributions
of LGBTQ+ people of the past and present.
- Discuss how sexual identity and gender identity combine with nationality, race and
ethnicity, religion, social class, and physical ability to shape the experiences of
LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Synthesize the relationships between epistemological frameworks used in LGBTQ+ studies
and those used in other framework areas (i.e., Queer Theory, Feminist Theory, and
Critical Theory).
Learning and Career Pathway Maps
View Program Pathway Map
Required Core: (3 Units)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| LGBT 1 |
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
List A: Select One (3 Units)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| ETHS 1 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies |
3 |
| ETHS 5 |
Psychology of Race and Identity |
3 |
| ETHS 6 |
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity |
3 |
| PSYC 21 |
Psychology of Race and Identity |
3 |
| SOC 3 |
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity |
3 |
List B: Select One (3 Units)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| ENG 32 |
U.S. Women's Literature |
3 |
| HEA 3 |
Women's Health |
3 |
| HIST 32 |
U.S. Women's History |
3 |
| PHIL 5 |
Feminist Philosophy |
3 |
| PSYC 13 |
Psychology of Women |
3 |
| SOC 11 |
Sociology of Gender |
3 |
| WMST 1 |
Introduction to Women's Studies |
3 |
| WMST 2 |
Global Perspective of Women |
3 |
List C: Select Two (6 Units)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| Any List A or B course not already used |
|
6 |
| ANTR 3 |
Cultural Anthropolgy |
3 |
| GS 1 |
Introduction to Global Studies |
3 |
| GS 2 |
Political, Economic, and Cultural Globalization |
3 |
| HEA 11 |
Health and Social Justice |
3 |
| HUMN 4 |
Global Cinemas |
3 |
| LGBT 2 |
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Psychology |
3 |
Total Units: 15