Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies

College of Humanities and Sciences

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Minors

If you're a VCU student in a major other than GSWS, consider pursuing one of our department's minors.

We offer a minor in gender, sexuality and women’s studies, and we also have joined with other departments to collectively offer the interdisciplinary LGBT+ and queer studies minor. Explore the links to VCU Bulletin below for more information on the requirements and courses for each.

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Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies

The minor in GSWS consists of 18 credits. Students are required to take Introduction to Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, a feminist theory course, a course that addresses racial/cultural diversity, and three electives.

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LGBT+ and Queer Studies

The minor in LGBT+ and queer studies consists of 18 credits. Students are required to take Introduction to Introduction to LGBT+ and Queer Studies, a course on race and/or ethnicity as they relate to LGBT+ and queer studies, a course that focuses on LGBT+ and queer studies outside the U.S., and three electives.

How to Declare a Minor

Visit the VCU Records and Registration Change Major/Minor page for full information on how to declare a minor. If you would like to speak to our professional academic adviser about the process, please get in touch with Melissa Siebert at siebertm2@vcu.edu.