Queer, Trans, and Sexuality Studies
Ren-yo Hwang, Associate Professor of Gender Studies and Critical Social Thought
Overview and Contact Information
The Five College Certificate in Queer, Trans, and Sexuality Studies provides a course of study that examines critically the relationship between queer sexual and gender identities, experiences, cultures, and communities in a wide range of historical and political contexts. The certificate also leads students to investigate how non-normative and normative genders and sexualities intersect with other social categories such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, and nationality.
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Requirements for the Certificate
A minimum of seven courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One introductory course, such as the following: | 1 | |
| Introduction to Gender Studies (at Mount Holyoke) | ||
| At least one critical race and transnational studies course | 1 | |
| Five other courses, including: | 5 | |
At least two courses in the arts/humanities | ||
Two courses in the social/natural sciences | ||
At least one of these five courses must be an upper-level (300 or above) course | ||
| Total Courses | 7 | |
Additional Specifications
- All courses must be approved by the program to count towards certificate requirements. A list of current courses typically approved for the certificate is available on the certificate program's website.
