Nov 24, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ Studies (12)

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Certificate of Undergraduate Study

This certificate is designed for students interested in examining issues of gender and sexual orientation in order to function as informed citizens and successful professionals in the 21st century. Such exploration should broaden students’ understanding of societal expectations about and the historical and contemporary contributions of sexual minorities, thereby increasing their effectiveness and sensitivity in a variety of interpersonal and professional settings. The certificate is particularly appropriate for students preparing for or currently working in a variety of disciplines or careers in business, communications, the arts, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and human services.

To pursue the certificate, students must be admitted to the university but need not be enrolled in a degree program.

All requirements for the certificate must be completed within a period of six consecutive years.

Requirements (12)

WGSS 350 - Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies Credits: 3
WGSS 350 is a writing infused course.
WGSS 350 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
Available for general education credit.
This is a society and culture general education course for the Social Justice and Diversity Pathway.

Three of the following (9)

ANTH 422 - Gender in Southeast Asia Credits: 3
ANTH 422 is a writing infused course.
ANTH 468 - Anthropology of Gender Credits: 3
COMS 410 - Communication and Gender Credits: 3
COMS 410 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
Available for general education credit.
This is a society and culture general education course for the Social Justice and Diversity Pathway.
ENGL 383 - LGBTQ+ Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 383 is a writing infused course.

ENGL 383 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
ENGL 400 - Literary Topics Credits: 3
May be counted toward the certificate when topic is appropriate.
HIST 367 - U.S. LGBT History Credits: 3
HIST 367 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 402 - Gender and Sexuality in History Credits: 3
HIST 402 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
PSYC 474 - Psychological Basis of Sexuality Credits: 3
PSYC 474 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
SCL 100 - Foundation of Social Change Leadership Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
SCL 200 - Application of Social Change Leadership Credits: 3
WGSS 101 - Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3
WGSS 101 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
Available for general education credit.
This is a society and culture general education course for the Social Justice and Diversity Pathway.
WGSS 202 - Gender, Culture, and Representation Credits: 3
WGSS 202 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
Available for general education credit.
This is a creativity and critical analysis general education course for the Origins and Influences Pathway.
WGSS 300 - Research Methods in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Credits: 4
WGSS 300 is a writing infused course.
WGSS 390 - Internship in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Credits: 1-3
WGSS 430 - Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies Credits: 3
WGSS 432 - Feminist and Queer Theories Credits: 3