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.
LGBTQ Studies Undergraduate Certificate
LGBTQ Studies Undergraduate Certificate
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 Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, 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.
Careers with an LGBTQ Studies Certificate
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Admission to the Certificate
Students from all colleges and departments are invited to pursue an LGBTQ Studies Certificate.
To apply, use the form on this page: Declaring & Changing Majors & Minors in Arts & Sciences
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Courses & Curriculum
An LGBTQ Studies Certificate requires a minimum of 18 hours, including a capstone course in LGBTQ Studies.
View Courses & Minor Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information about the LGBTQ Certificate, contact Dr. Patty Stokes.
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Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies MajorWomen’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies students gain opportunities to explore the phenomenon of gender and sexuality and their intersection with race, ethnicity, class, and other elements of diversity.
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Graduate Certificate in Women's, Gender & Sexuality StudiesThe interdisciplinary graduate certificate in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies introduces students to a wide range of theoretical and practical perspectives on gender and sexuality and provides an excellent complement to the wide array of graduate degrees offered at Ohio University.
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Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Undergraduate CertificateThe undergraduate WGSS Certificate offers students an opportunity to engage in a rich academic program that addresses gender and sexuality and their intersection with race, class, and other aspects of diversity.