Queer Studies Minor

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Immerses students in theoretical, historical and contemporary issues related to sexuality. Upon completion, students will be able to analyze systemic exclusion/inclusion, conduct independent interdisciplinary analysis through a queer studies lens, and apply queer theory to practice.

Requirements

The Queer Studies minor requires the completion of 18 credit hours, including GWST 2000 - Introduction to LGBTQ/NS Studies and nine or more credits at the 3000-level or above. Each semester, students, in consultation with a queer studies advisor, will choose elective courses. A capstone project or internship is required but can be variable and determined in consultation with an advisor.

Faculty Advisory

An interdisciplinary, independent Queer Studies committee advises the program on curriculum, scheduling and coordination. A faculty advisor is assigned to the student on declaration of the minor.

The faculty advisory committee for the minor includes:

Rachel Watson, Director Queer Studies, Chemistry
Ulrich Adelt, American Studies, African American & Diaspora Studies
Ruth Olga Bjorkenwall, Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies
Christine Boggs, Ellbogen Center for Teaching & Learning
Catherine R. Connolly, Gender & Women’s Studies
Danielle Renee Cover, Law
Michelle Jarman, Disability Studies, Gender & Women’s Studies
Barbara Ellen Logan, History
Jamie Snyder, Criminal Justice & Sociology
Lilia Soto, American Studies, Latino/a Studies
Jennifer Tabler, Criminal Justice & Sociology

Please contact the program director, Rachel Watson (RWatson@uwyo.edu), for more information.