LGBTQ+ Studies
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
Our interdisciplinary major in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and plus (LGBTQ+) studies advances knowledge in sexual and gender identity, and increases understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, ethnic/racial, and contemporary experiences of people across sexualities. LGBTQ+ studies fosters academic excellence, cultural competency, and student leadership via courses, community internships, international experiences, and faculty mentoring.
Program Highlights
Courses focus on emerging LGBTQ+ subcultures and identities from a global perspective, scientific and psychological explanations of LGBTQ+ identities, LGBTQ+ literature, the institutions of law and government, education and the workplace, family, and healthcare.
Sample Courses
- LGBT Identities in the Modern World
- Women’s Sexuality and the Body
- Queer Texts and Context
- Sexuality Past and Present
Career Options
A major or minor in LGBTQ+ studies prepares students for a wide variety of careers. Students can work in LGBTQ+ non-profit agencies, law, local and national politics, health care settings, counseling centers, journalism, news media, theatre, film, fine arts, and education.
- San Diego LGBT Community Center
- Child Development Associates
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- San Diego Youth Services
Academic Experiences
Transferable Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Rhetorical skill and argumentation
- Public speaking and presentation
- Reading comprehension
- Self-expression
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Working in teams
- Technical writing
- Organizational skills
- Logical reasoning
LGBTQ+ Studies
College of Arts and Letters
