Minor in Queer and Trans Studies

The Queer and Trans Studies minor examines the systemic oppression that impacts marginalized sexual and gender identities. We offer the opportunity to closely examine various issues central to queer and trans communities and connect their historical movements to contemporary issues and policies.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Examine queer and trans topics from different theoretical and methodological approaches to explore multiple dimensions of social, cultural, historical, biological, political, and/or psychological contexts and meanings.
2. Identify sexual variations and gender expansiveness across different identities, cultures, communities, and movements in various time periods and geographies.
3. Analyze structural inequalities from an intersectional approach to understand their impact on queer and trans communities and their well-being.
4. Apply social justice concepts to the material conditions we exist in to remain critical of, and enhance awareness around advocacy, activism, and movements surrounding queer and trans populations.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of queer and trans studies from an interdisciplinary framework and writing proficiency through completion of a guided research project.