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Minors and Certificates

The following credentials are available to students depending on catalog choice and major. 

Please email the WGS Academic Advisor for more information or call 512 475 7858.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Sexualities Studies Minor (2016-2018 Catalog)

by online application with student's primary academic advisor

Fifteen semester-credit hours, including:

  • WGS 303 or WGS 305;
  • 3 hours of WGS 335;
  • 3 hours of WGS 335;
  • 3 additional hours of WGS 335 or any upper-division WGS;
  • 3 additional hours of WGS 335 or any upper-division WGS.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Sexualities Studies Certificate (2016-2018 Catalog)

by online application with student's primary academic advisor

Eighteen semester hours of coursework, including at least nine semester hours completed in residence, and C or higher in all coursework for the certificate.

Students must fulfill the following requirements: 

  • WGS 303 or 305;
  • 3 hours of WGS 335;
  • 3 hours of WGS 335;
  • 3 additional hours of upper-division WGS;
  • 3 additional hours of upper-division WGS;
  • 3 additional hours of upper-division WGS.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Sexualities Studies Certificate (2014-2016 Catalog)

by admission only.  Advising from CWGS Academic Advisor is required.

Eighteen semester hours of coursework, including at least nine semester hours completed in residence, and C or higher in all coursework for the certificate.

Students must fulfill the following requirements: 

  • WGS 303 or 305;
  • WGS 301 Topic 12 or an alternative pre-approved course (see list);
  • 3 hours of WGS 335 or upper-division courses from the approved list;
  • 3 hours of WGS 335 or upper-division courses from the approved list;
  • 3 hours of WGS 335 or upper-division courses from the approved list;
  • 3 hours of WGS 335 or upper-division courses from the approved list; must be outside the student’s major.

Each semester, the list of approved courses that meet the requirements above is available in the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies undergraduate advising office. For the LGBTQ/Sexualities Studies Certificate requirements and course list please download the advising worksheet (PDF).

 

Catalog eligibility is determined by a number of factors.  Switching catalogs and requirements may effect progress towards degree.  Please consult with your home major's academic advisor to determine which catalog and credential best fits with your degree program and academic/professional goals. 

After reading the information above, please click here to fill out the online application!

Thank you for your interest in LGBTQ Studies!

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