LGBTIQ+ Studies Certificate
The undergraduate certificate in LGBTIQ+ Studies is a twelve-credit, interdisciplinary program that groups together courses with content focusing on gender and sexual diversity with a goal of preparing students for their future careers by providing a strong grounding in diversity and equity issues around gender and sexuality. The certificate is housed in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.
General Certificate Requirements
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
POST-SECONDARY CERTIFICATE - LGBTIQ+ STUDIES
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| WGSS 363 | Feminist and Queer Theories and Methods | 3 |
| WGSS 378 | LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| Electives 1 | ||
| Complete 6 credits of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Black Women: Race, Gender and Sexuality | ||
| Women in America: Colonial Period to Civil War | ||
| Women in America: From the Civil War to the Present | ||
| Families & Children in America | ||
| Social and Political Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Coop Education/Internship | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Other courses and new courses may count for the certificate electives with the approval of the LGBTIQ+ Studies Committee.