Sexuality Studies Minor

Students may choose to pursue a minor in Sexuality Studies, thereby gaining specialized knowledge of the issues addressed in this area of study. To be admitted to the minor, students must have a 2.0 GPA with a letter grade of “C” in WGS 2000: Introduction to Women and Gender Studies (Wright State Core Area 5). Students must maintain a grade of “C” for each course counted toward the minor, and electives must be from at least two different disciplines. Students should refer to the Approved Sexuality Studies Course List for available elective options or confirm with the Program Coordinator.

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Program Requirements:

I. Minor

Requirements (6 Hours):

WGS 2000 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies Credit Hour(s): 3
WGS 3000 - Critical Sexuality Studies Credit Hour(s): 3

Four (12 hours) from:

ENG 4430 - Studies in Literature, Gender and Sexuality Credit Hour(s): 3 *
HST 4830 - Topics in Gender History Credit Hour(s): 3 *
PLS 4160 - Sex and the Law Credit Hour(s): 3
PLS 4440 - Topics in Criminal Justice Credit Hour(s): 3 *
PLS 4480 - Gender Violence & American Politics Credit Hour(s): 3
PLS 4490 - Gender Violence and International Politics Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 2110 - Human Sexuality Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3610 - Sociology of Gender Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3100 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 4090 - Studies in Selected Subjects Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 *
SOC 4600 - Sociology of Sexuality Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 18 Hours

Note(s):

*Section titles to be approved in advance by program advisor. Titles currently offered and approved:

ENG 4300 ‘Gays and Lesbians in Film’.
HST 4860 ‘Sex and Gender in American History’
PLS 4400 ‘Sex and the Law’.
WMS 3990 ‘The Psychology of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Lives’, ‘Sex and Gender in American History’, and ‘Gays and Lesbians in Film’.