OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
LGBTQ Studies Certificate Program |
Certificate code CTWGSQ
College of Arts and Sciences
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
31 S. Court St.
Athens, oH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4686
Fax: 740.593.0482
wgss@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/cas/wgss
Lynette Peck, certificate coordinator/contact person
peck@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The LGBTQ Studies Certificate is an interdisciplinary program of study through which students explore historical, sociocultural, and political issues central to sexuality studies through a variety of lenses, including queer theory. Students learn to think critically about sexuality as it intersects with gender, race, class, and other socially significant categories. Administered through the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, the certificate offers research and internship opportunities, and students may choose from a range of course offerings across different disciplines. It is open to all Ohio University undergraduates.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The LGBTQ Studies Certificate prepares students to go on to professional and graduate schools in law, humanities, social sciences, social service professions, and other fields. Our graduates pursue careers in both private and public sectors, including business, law, government, public interest and social service organizations, and academia.
Requirements
Core Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- WGSS 2200 - Introduction to LGBTQ Studies Credit Hours: 3
- WGSS 4610 - Queer Theory Credit Hours: 3
- WGSS 4820 - Capstone in LGBTQ Studies Credit Hours: 3
Elective Requirements
Complete three of the following courses:
- ENG 3260 - Lesbian and Gay Literature Credit Hours: 3
- ENG 3270 - Queer Rhetorics and Writing Credit Hours: 3
- POLS 4190 - LGBTQ Politics Credit Hours: 3
- POLS 4210 - The Politics of Law and Sexuality Credit Hours: 3
- POLS 4740 - Sexuality and Queer Theories Credit Hours: 3
- WGSS 3200 - Sexual Revolutions Credit Hours: 3
- WGSS 3910 - Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3
- WGSS 4600 - Gender, Sexuality, and Culture Credit Hours: 3