Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) and Sexuality Studies Minor

The Minor in LGBTQ and Sexuality Studies is available to students enrolled in any Bachelor's degree program, and is offered through the College of Arts & Letters and administered by GenCen. It is designed to provide opportunities for undergraduate students to obtain a comprehensive, global, interdisciplinary academic experience in sexualities, gender identity and expression, and queer identities and activism. The minor complements a wide range of majors and is especially suited for students who plan to work with and advocate for issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity for LGBTQIA+ communities.

GenCen is currently accepting applications for the LGBTQ & Sexuality Studies minor. If you are interested in adding this minor to your degree program, please complete our LGBTQ & Sexuality Studies Minor Application. If you have any questions, please contact the GenCen Advisor.

Download the LGBTQ and Sexuality Studies Minor brochure [pdf]

Program Requirements

This minor requires enrollment in the core course WS 304 - LGBTQ Studies, two courses from an additional list related to sexuality studies, as well as at least one elective course related to gender identity, and a final capstone experience chosen from either WS 424 or WS 492, an independent study, or a semester internship experience.

View the requirements and current electives for this minor (MSU Registrar's Office)

A current list of WGS courses and electives offered in 2023-2024 can be found linked here.

Photo by Jonathan Walkotten, winner of GenCen’s 2018 Education Abroad Photo Contest (taken in Amsterdam)

MSU programs and activities are not restricted based on race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected identity. This opportunity is open to all qualifying applicants without preference based on protected identity, and all are welcome to apply.