Advance Equity Through Queer Theory and Analysis
The minor in Queer Studies at WSU Vancouver provides a dedicated academic pathway to explore the diverse history, culture, and social structures surrounding LGBTQ+ identities. Through a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, students analyze how sexuality and gender intersect with power, race, class, and nationality. The program empowers students to challenge systemic inequalities, examine marginalized perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to social change within local and global communities.
Graduates gain critical analytical tools that enhance any primary major, preparing them for impactful careers in advocacy, healthcare, public policy, human resources, and community leadership. By fostering deep cultural competency and advanced critical thinking, this minor equips students to build inclusive spaces in an increasingly diverse professional landscape.
Program Requirements
Earning the minor requires a minimum of 16 credits with a 2.0 GPA. Students must complete at least 9 upper-division credits, which must be earned through WSU courses or WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange programs.