Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Studies, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
By declaring a minor in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) studies, you will have the opportunity to study the social, political, medical, and theoretical foundations of what we call sexuality. With this minor, you’ll obtain an enhanced understanding and appreciation both of the sexual diversity of the world and of the complex ways in which sexuality intersects with other categories of identity and practice.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Minor Requirements (12-14 Credits)
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- Women’s and Gender Studies 2100.
- At least three courses from: Women’s and Gender Studies 3137, 3213, 3238, 3330, 3405, 3436, 3353, 3354, 3352, 3359, 3710, 3715, 4401, 4404, 4407; English 4110; Health and Nutrition Sciences 2181.
- One of the following: Women’s and Gender Studies 4408, 4410W may be included with permission of the coordinator.
Students may take no more than two of the following courses: Women’s and Gender Studies 3352, 3359, 3715.
The Support You’ll Find
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members affiliated with Women’s and Gender Studies offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.