Overview
The Minor in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies analyzes gender, sexuality and sexual orientation as they are understood by various disciplines and in cross-cultural perspectives. The minor, which is housed within the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Program, enables students to become familiar with concepts, theories, history, literature and socio-political issues concerning the LGBTQ community. It also gives students an opportunity to examine and think critically about the intersections of sexuality, sex, and gender and become aware of the diversity of attitudes about sexuality in different cultures and historical eras.
Minors are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.
Campus Location: Main
Double-Counting of Credits
Students combining a minor in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies and a major, minor, or certificate in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies may double-count for both programs only Field Work (GSWS 4389 or LGBT 4489) and Queer Lives (GSWS 2405 or LGBT 2405).
Contact Information
Department Office
811 Mazur Hall
215-204-1644
Barbara Thornbury, GSWS Program Director
811 Mazur Hall
barbara.thornbury@temple.edu
Jennifer Pollitt, Faculty Advisor
819 Mazur Hall
jennifer.pollitt@temple.edu
LaTasha Goodman, Administrator
1041 Mazur Hall
215-204-8516
latasha.goodman@temple.edu