Gender and Sexuality Studies, Minor

The Gender and Sexuality Studies minor seeks to provide students with an understanding of gender's centrality to culture using interdisciplinary approaches. Gender and sexuality studies examines gender across cultures and historical periods while inquiring into the ways these concepts are represented in various forms, including popular culture, the media, literature and the arts.

A minor in gender and sexuality studies can serve as a useful basis for students in criminal justice, social sciences, English, business and public administration, social work and interdisciplinary studies. 

Minor Requirements

Requirements for the Minor

Students must meet with the minor advisor to determine course selection, complete a study plan, and complete all of the courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Required Courses (3 Hours)

  • GNSX 2100 Introduction Gender and Sexuality Studies (3)

Selectives (15 Hours)

Students must select with the assistance of the minor advisor, five courses from the following. A minimum of 9 hours must be earned at the upper division level:

  • ANSO 2100 Gender & Sexuality (3)
  • ANSO 4300 Food, Culture, and Society (3)
  • ENGL 4387 Exploding the Barriers: Studies in Race, Class, and Gender (3)
  • ENGL 4525 Women Writers (3)
  • GNSX 1200 Gender and Identity in Literature (3)
  • GNSX 2000 Topics, Gender and Sexuality (3)
  • GNSX 3099 Theories in Practice (3)
  • GNSX 3400 Global Politics of Gender (3)
  • GNSX 3450 History Of Sexuality In The US (3)
  • GNSX 3500Methods of Inquiry (3)
  • GNSX 3600 Politics Of Reproduction (3)
  • GNSX 4000 Advanced Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies (3)
  • 4700 Independent Study (1-3)
  • GNSX 4800 Internship in Gender and Sexuality Studies (1-3)
  • GNSX 4869 Sex, Drugs, Rock, and Recovery (3)
  • HIST 4410 Black Women in American History (3)
  • HIST 4410 Black Women in American History (3)
  • HIST 4500 Women in American History (3)
  • HLSC 4101 HIV: The Epidemic: Issues for Healthcare Providers, Educators, Employers, and Consumers (3)
  • MST 2101 Introduction to Media Studies (3)
  • PHIL 3600 Philosophy of Race, Gender, Justice and Identity (3)
  • PSYC 1605 Love: What Everyone Needs to Know (3)
  • PSYC 1606 Sex: What Everyone Needs to Know (3)
  • PSYC 3465 Psychology of Spiritual Development (3)
  • PSYC 3828 Understanding Men (3)
  • PSYC 3829 Psychology of Women (3)
  • SOC 2800 Sociology of Marriage and Family (3)
  • SOC 3400 Work and Family Life (3)
  • SOC 3700 Sociology of Sports (3)
  • SOSC 4575 Women and Social Action (3)

Special Topics Courses

In addition to the above, relevant offerings of the following Special Topics Courses in related disciplines may be used for the selectives with the minor advisor’s approval:

Total Credit Hours - 18

View the Complete Minor Requirements in the Academic Catalog

Advisor Information

Ivan Soto

Ivan Soto
Academic Advisor, Senior Status
Email: isoto@govst.edu
Phone: 708-534-8045
Office Location: C3395

Faculty

Minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies Faculty