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Critical Studies in Sexuality

Minor in Critical Studies in Sexuality

Critical Studies in Sexuality (CSIS) offers a multi-disciplinary minor for students who seek a specialization in this subject, which extends to and informs research within a broad university domain, including law, health, education, Indigenous studies, sociology, social work, and psychology.

Students registered in the minor must contact the CSIS advisor for course planning and to have their course selections approved. 

Lower Level Requirements

12 credits total:

  • 3 credits of CSIC_V 200
  • 9 credits of 100- and 200-level courses with a significant focus on sexuality studies, chosen from a list of courses at CSIS and approved by the CSIS advisor

Upper Level Requirements

18 credits total:

  • 3 credits of CSIS_V 300
  • 15 credits of 300- and 400- level courses with a significant focus on sexuality in content, readings, or projects. These credits may be fulfilled through any combination of the CSIS_V courses listed below and non-CSIS_V courses approved by the advisor: 
    • CSIS_V 300 (3-6) Critical Engagements in Sexuality Studies
    • CSIS_V 301 (3) Critical Engagements in Trans* Studies
    • CSIS_V 450 (3-6) Topics in Critical Studies in Sexuality
    • CSIS_V 490 (3-6) Directed Topics

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