Note: Due to the creation of the new Ethnic Studies Department, this program is in moratorium and is not accepting new students. Please contact Fairhaven College at Fairhaven.College@wwu.edu with questions. For more information about the new Ethnic Studies Department, contact Ethnic.Studies@wwu.edu.
American Cultural Studies Program, University Interdisciplinary Programs
27-28 credits
Introduction
The program in Queer studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to educate students about diversity within the LGBTQ+ community in the United States, and to explore the LGBTQ+ contributions to shaping U.S. history, culture literature, and politics.
For more information, contact Raine Dozier, advisor of the Queer Studies minor, or Dr. Tamara Spira, Associate Professor of American Cultural Studies.
Why Consider a Queer Studies Minor?
The Queer Studies Minor is for students wanting an interdisciplinary education about the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community in the United States. Students explore the LGBTQ+ contributions to shaping U.S. history, culture, literature and politics.
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
To declare a minor in Queer Studies please contact Queer Studies Program Advisor Raine Dozier at Raine.Dozier@wwu.edu.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.
