Minor in Human Sexuality Studies
Undergraduate Advisors: C. Carrington, R. Melendez
Human Sexuality Studies, Minor — 18–20 units
The Minor in Human Sexuality Studies consists of 18–20 units of undergraduate study. With proper advising, it is possible to use these courses to fulfill some undergraduate major, minor, and General Education requirements. Written declaration of the pursuit of the minor is not necessary prior to enrollment in any of its required or elective courses.
A minimum of 6 upper-division units are required to complete the minor.
All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Introductory Courses (3 units)
Select one:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SXS/SOC 110 | Sexuality in Society | 3 |
| SXS 300 | Introduction to Human Sexuality | 3 |
Core Courses (15-17)
Students are required to complete requirements in each of the four areas listed below.
Biological and Health Aspects of Human Sexuality (3 units)
Select One:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 327 | AIDS: Biology of the Modern Epidemic | 3 |
| BIOL 330 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SXS 601 | Sexuality, Ethnicity, and Health | 3 |
Social Scientific Aspect of Human Sexuality (3–4 units)
Select One:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PLSI 381 | Political Theories of Sexuality | 4 |
| PSY/SXS 320 | Sex and Relationships | 3 |
| PSY/SXS 436 | The Development of Femaleness and Maleness | 4 |
| PSY/SXS 456 | Psychology of Human Sexual Behavior | 3 |
| SXS 400/PSY 450/SOC 400 | Variations in Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SXS 455 | Sex, Power, and Politics | 3 |
Cultural, Ethnic, Racial, and Sexual Diversity & Human Sexuality (3–4 units)
Select One:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AA S 584 | Asian American Sexualities | 3 |
| AIS/SXS/WGS 440 | Native Sexualities and Queer Discourse | 3 |
| ANTH 569/SXS 567 | Cross-Cultural Aspects of Sex and Gender | 3 |
| LTNS/WGS 505 | Gender, Sexuality, and Latino Communities | 3 |
| RRS 380 | Queer and Trans Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| SXS 400/PSY 450/SOC 400 | Variations in Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SXS 458 | Introduction to Transgender Studies | 3 |
| SXS 667/SOC 467 | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Cultures and Society | 4 |
Arts & Humanistic Aspects of Human Sexuality (3 units)
Select One:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 403/SXS 405 | Queer Art History | 3 |
| CINE/SXS 332 | Representation and Narration of Sexuality in Hollywood Cinema | 3 |
| CINE 541 | Race, Sex, and Identity Online | 3 |
| CLAS/SXS 530 | Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome | 3 |
| ENG/SXS 633 | Queer(ing) Narrative Literature | 3 |
| HIST 313 | Comparative History of Love and Sexuality | 3 |
| HIST 475 | History of Sexuality in the United States Before 1900 | 3 |
| HIST 485 | History of Sexuality in the United States Since 1900 | 3 |
| HUM 390 | Images of Eroticism | 3 |
| SXS 314 | Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual History | 3 |
| PHIL 455/SXS 569 | Sex and the Law | 3 |
| WGS/SXS 551 | Queer Literatures and Media | 3 |
Colloquium (3 units)
Students cannot enroll in the colloquium course until completing all other minor requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SXS 680 | Colloquium in Human Sexuality | 3 |