Certificate in LGBTQ Studies

Our students become knowledgeable critical thinkers who investigate sexuality across the fields of literature, history, theater, law and medicine, and are prepared to launch careers in law, business, nonprofits and advocacy.

Our interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate allows students to academically investigate sexuality across the fields of literature, history, theater, law and medicine. LGBTQ studies students learn how to interweave complex theories and analysis into the study of sexuality and culture.

  • Gain an interdisciplinary education 
  • Learn to think across established disciplines to understand the meaning of sexuality in society
  • Experience hands-on learning through our internship program

Intern at university programs and advocacy groups, local businesses, and human service or government agencies

Participate in self-directed research projects in LGBTQ studies that are supervised by a faculty member

Gain an interdisciplinary education with professors from a variety of areas of study, including information science, women and gender studies, LGBTQ studies, communication, political science, ethnic studies and law

Be successful.

Be prepared to meet the needs of society by applying your understanding and knowledge of sexuality and identity to a variety of fields and industries.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities in combination with the skills you learn in your major area of study

 

Work in business, government, the arts or education

 

Be prepared for a wide range of job opportunities, from working in the fields of law and business to nonprofit and advocacy

Academic Plan & Requirements

The certificate is open to all majors at CU Boulder. To receive the certificate, students must complete 18 credit hours of coursework, 9 of which must be upper division. 

Courses include: 

  • Introduction to LGBT Studies
  • Queer Theories
  • Electives from a variety of disciplines
    • Sociology
    • Women and gender studies
    • Classics
    • History
    • English
    • Political science
    • LGBTQ studies

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their experience.