LGBT Studies (CERT)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/ws/
The LGBT Studies Certificate program seeks to increase understanding and appreciation of the social, historical, and cultural contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Students will learn the terminology utilized within the academic area of queer studies, and identify the differences between sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. The program also promotes understanding of the intersections of LGBTQ+ identities with those of race, ethnicity, class, and age, among others. Students will also learn about LGBTQ+ individuals, their contributions to U.S. and international cultures, both historical and current, and their struggles and achievements toward equal rights.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify important historical and cultural LGBTQ+ representations in various academic areas, such as history, literature, film, and other media.
- Define and articulate the various terms associated with sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the obstacles, struggles, and achievements of LGBTQ+ individuals and groups throughout history.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements (6 Units) | 6.0 | |
| Introduction to LGBT Studies (3) | ||
| LGBT Literature (3) | ||
or WGS 101 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | |
| Select a minimum of 9 units from the following: | 9.0 | |
| The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender (3) | ||
or WGS 205 | The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender | |
| Gender and Sexuality In Art (3) | ||
or WGS 205 | The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender | |
| Political and Social History of the United States: 1877 to Present (3) | ||
| Women in American History (3) | ||
or WGS 204 | Women in American History | |
| Philosophy of the Body, Feminism, and Gender (3) | ||
or WGS 109 | Philosophy of the Body, Feminism, and Gender | |
| Gender and Society (3) | ||
or WGS 202 | Gender and Society | |
| Psychology of Gender (3) | ||
| Introduction to Human Sexuality (3) | ||
| Foundations of Feminist, Gender, and Queer Theories (3) | ||
| Total Units | 15 | |