Queer Studies Minor
The Queer studies minor introduces students to a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that explores lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lives, and the evolving landscape of gender, sexualities, and identities. Queer studies courses help students understand the diversity of LGBTQ communities, the history and present conditions of sexual identity formation, the function of ideologies of sexuality, and how homophobia and transphobia's interact with racism, colonialism, sexism, ableism, classism and other forms of power.
Queer Studies Minor Requirements
Courses used to fulfill the minor requirements must be passed with a grade of Pass or C- or better.
No more than 8 credits with a grade of 'Pass' can be counted towards the minor requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WGS 201 | Introduction to Queer Studies | 4 |
| Select one WGS 200-level course with a queer focus (50% queer content) | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Queer Theory | ||
| Sexuality Studies: [Topic] (repeatable when topic changes) | ||
| Select one queer studies approved course at any level—100, 200, 300, or 400 | 4 | |
| Select two 300- or 400-level queer studies approved courses | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Residency Requirements
A minimum of 16 of the 24 total credits for the minor must be earned at the University of Oregon.
Students wishing to minor in queer studies should consult frequently with a women’s, gender, and sexuality studies advisor to determine which courses offered during any given academic year will count toward the fulfillment of credits.
Students must apply for the queer studies minor in the women’s, gender, and sexuality studies office well in advance of graduation for transcript evaluation. In order to be eligible for the minor, students must complete all degree requirements and a major in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies or another academic department.