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Continuing Education

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

All applicants must complete the application procedures and meet the requirements for study at Gallaudet University. Interested applicants should submit a Professional Studies Certificate Program application at the Gallaudet Application Portal.

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
  • Self-reported ASL proficiency level in order to express and receive academic information in ASL.

Plan of Study

Academic Rigor Level: Pre-bachelor's

PSU 460/SGS 501UIntroduction to Sexuality and Gender Studies (3 credits)

3
PSU 461/SGS 504Intimate Relationships: Sexuality, Gender, Culture, Love, & Friendship. (3 credits)

3
PSU 462/SGS 511Seminar 1: Foundations in Sex and Gender (1 credit)

1
PSU 463/SGS 512Seminar 2: Project Development (1 credit)

1
PSU 464/SGS 513Seminar 3: Creative Work Project (1-3 credits)

1-3
PSU 465/SGS 520Internship in Sexuality and Gender Studies (3 credits)

3
PSU 466/SGS 530Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender (3 credits)

3
PSU 467/SGS 505LGBTQ+ Mental Health Practice

3
PSU 468/SGS 595Special Topics

1-5

Academic Rigor Level: Post-bachelor's

PSG 760/SGS 501GIntroduction to Sexuality and Gender Studies (3 credits)

3
PSG 761/SGS 504Intimate Relationships: Sexuality, Gender, Culture, Love, & Friendship. (3 credits)

3
PSG 762/SGS 511Seminar 1: Foundations in Sex and Gender (1 credit)

1
PSG 763/SGS 512Seminar 2: Project Development (1 credit)

1
PSG 764/SGS 513Seminar 3: Creative Work Project (1-3 credits)

1-3
PSG 765/SGS 520Internship in Sexuality and Gender Studies ¿ 3 Credits

3
PSG 766/SGS 530Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender(3 credits)

3
PSG 767/SGS 505LGBTQ+ Mental Health Practice

3
PSG 768/SGS 595Special Topics

1-5