Critical Studies in Sexuality

Minor in Critical Studies in Sexuality

Critical Studies in Sexuality offers a multi-disciplinary exploration of how lesbian, gay, bisexual, heterosexual, transgender, and other sexualities affect the many academic areas studied in the Faculty of Arts and other faculties. The CSIS Coordinating Committee maintains an approved list of courses available for credit toward the Minor. This list changes annually. Students registered in the minor must have their course selection approved by a member of the Coordinating Committee.

Visit CSIS or Arts Academic Advising for more, including course and program information, approved courses, advisors, and affiliated faculty.

Lower Level Requirements

Students take 12 credits formally approved by the Coordinating Committee.

Upper Level Requirements

Students take 18 credits of 300- and 400-level courses, including at least 3 credits of CSIS_V 300 and electives from the approved list:

  • CSIS_V 300 (3-6) Introduction to Critical Studies in Sexuality
  • CSIS_V 301 (3) Introduction to Trans* Studies
  • CSIS_V 450 (3-6) Topics in Critical Studies in Sexuality
  • CSIS_V 490 (3-6) Directed Topics
  • CSIS_V 500 (3-6) Critical Studies in Sexuality: Multi-disciplinary Approaches

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