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
Any undergraduate student in good standing in the University may enroll in the Sexuality and Gender Studies Certificate Program by declaring their intention to the SGS Coordinator. In consultation with an advisor, the candidate for the certificate will design a program that complements their major field of study. No undergraduate course earned with a grade below "C-". Undergraduate students must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0 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 undergraduate 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.
Summary of Requirements
Required Core Courses 9 credits
| SGS 501U | 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 | |