Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus (LGBTQ+) Studies Advanced Certificate

(SIMS Code: 119510)

The advanced certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus (LGBTQ+) Studies is open to matriculated students to advance their knowledge in sexual and gender identity, and increase understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, ethnic/ racial, and contemporary experiences of people across sexualities. The focus is on the changing nature of same-sex desire, sexual behavior, and same-sex relationships from antiquity to the present. Courses focus on emerging LGBTQ+ subcultures and identities from a global perspective. Throughout the program of study, we will carefully consider the full range of genders, sexualities, races, ethnicities, classes, physical abilities, religions, and political persuasions that characterize current LGBTQ+ movements and communities.

Courses are designed to provide students with a comprehensive, integrated, and scholarly education. The certificate also exposes students to community service and activism via a large selection of internships.

A certificate in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus (LGBTQ+) Studies prepares students for a large variety of careers. Students can work in LGBTQ+ non-profit agencies, law, local and national politics, health care settings, counseling centers, journalism, news media, theatre, film, fine arts, and education.

The Advanced Certificate Requires 12 Units to Include

LGBT 598 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Internship Units: 3

Nine Units From

ECL 550 - Queer Texts and Contexts Units: 3
ECL 625 - Literature of the United States Units: 3 *
ECL 725 - Seminar: Issues in Literature of the United States Units: 3 *
HIST 583 - Topics in History of Gender and Sexuality Units: 3 *
HIST 640 - Directed Readings in Latin American History Units: 3 *
REL S 581 - Major Theme (A) (B) (C) (D) Units: 3 *
WMNST 535 - Lesbian Lives and Cultures Units: 3
WMNST 545 - Women and Sports Units: 3
WMNST 606 - Seminar: Narrating Women’s Lives Units: 3
WMNST 608 - Seminar: Body Politics Units: 3
WMNST 610 - Seminar in Sexuality Units: 3

A Minimum of Six Units Required at the 600- or 700-level

Additional courses are acceptable with approval of the adviser. Courses in the certificate program may be applied to a master’s degree (if applicable) with approval of the adviser. For further information, contact the graduate adviser at 619-594-2952 or visit http://lgbt.sdsu.edu.

Note

*With approval of adviser.