Certificate in Sexuality and Gender Studies
The mission of the Sexuality and Gender Studies Program is to educate students regarding cultural, historical, and societal issues in the LGBTQ+ community, with particular attention to issues impacting the intersectional identity of deaf and hard of hearing LGBTQ+ people, and to prepare graduates to be inclusive, socially responsible, global community members and leaders.
Admissions Requirements
Students who already possess an undergraduate degree may apply for the graduate level certificate program. They must apply through the graduate school admissions portal. No graduate course earned with a grade of “B-” or below will count toward the certificate. Graduate students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all courses in the certificate program.
Requirements for all applicants:
- ASL Essay/Vlog (5-10 minutes) explaining background and reasons why student wants to study in the SGS program.
- One letter of recommendation
- For Graduate students, 3.0 GPA, although students with a GPA below 3.0 will still be given consideration for possible admission.
- Self-reported ASL proficiency level in order to express and receive academic information in ASL.
Plan of Study
Required Core Courses 9 credits
| SGS 501G | Introduction to Sexuality & Gender Studies | 3 |
| SGS 520 | Internship in Sexuality and Gender Studies | 3 |
| SGS 530 | Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender | 3 |
Elective Courses 9 credits
| SGS 504 | Intimate Relationships: Sexuality, Gender, Culture, Love, & Friendship | 3 |
| SGS 505 | LGBTQ+ Mental Health Practice | 3 |
| SGS 511 | Seminar I: Foundations in Sex and Gender | 1 |
| SGS 512 | Seminar II: Project Development | 1 |
| SGS 513 | Seminar III: Creative Work Project | 1-3 |
| SWK 717 | Cultural Competence | 3 |
| | LGBTQ+ Theory and Therapeutic Interventions | |