Minor in Sexuality Studies

On this page:

• Why Choose Sexuality Studies?
• Careers
• Real-World Experience
• Academics and Curriculum
• Admission

Why Choose Sexuality Studies?

Students may choose to pursue a minor in sexuality studies, thereby gaining specialized knowledge of the issues addressed in this area of study. You will gain excellent written and oral communication skills, research skills, and strong critical thinking skills. You can go on to work in a variety of fields including psychology, health, education, nonprofits, and other organizations and businesses.

Careers

You can go on to work in a variety of fields including psychology, health, education, nonprofits, and other organizations and businesses.

Real-World Experience

If you are in the women, gender, and sexuality studies program, gain practical experience through coursework that can include practicum, activism, and capstone components (not all are required).

• Your practicum includes mentoring younger students by leading small group discussions, demonstrating skills, and presenting research.
• The activism component includes important community engagement projects—for instance, the creation of a documentary film on the development of visibility and awareness for historically underrepresented groups at Wright State or organizing a panel discussion about human trafficking.
• The senior capstone, available to majors and minors, places you within local organizations and businesses involved in feminist or social justice work. You will help develop a project that can include elements of advocacy, service, education, or social justice activism.

Academics and Curriculum

Students must maintain a grade of “C” for each course counted toward the minor, and electives must be from at least two different disciplines. Students should refer to the Approved Sexuality Studies Course List for available elective options or confirm with the Program Director.

View the Minor in Sexuality Studies program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.

Sexuality Studies Minor Checksheet (PDF)

Admission

To be admitted to the minor, students must have a 2.0 GPA with a letter grade of “C” in WGS 2000: Introduction to Women and Gender Studies (Wright State Core Area 5).