Certificate code CTWGSQ
College of Arts and Sciences
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Bentley Annex, First Floor
Athens, OH 45701
wgss@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cas/wgss
Patty Stokes, certificate coordinator/contact person
stokesp@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The LGBTQ Studies Certificate is an interdisciplinary program of study through which students explore historical, sociocultural, and political issues central to sexuality studies through a variety of lenses, including queer theory. Students learn to think critically about sexuality as it intersects with gender, race, class, and other socially significant categories. Administered through the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, the certificate offers research and internship opportunities, and students may choose from a range of course offerings across different disciplines. It is open to all Ohio University undergraduates.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The LGBTQ Studies Certificate prepares students to go on to professional and graduate schools in law, humanities, social sciences, social service professions, and other fields. Our graduates pursue careers in both private and public sectors, including business, law, government, public interest and social service organizations, and academia.
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