Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies, Certificate
Learn from the lived experiences of those around you and make the future brighter for the LGBTQ+ community. Form connections while developing your skills as an engaged scholar to influence change in society.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
The certificate program in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies offers you a multifaceted understanding of society.
Lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people play important roles as colleagues, clients, parents, children, siblings, neighbors, employees, employers, religious leaders and friends. Given the increasing visibility of and changing political climate for LGBTQ+ people in the United States, you are served well by learning about contemporary social issues regarding people from LGBTQ+ backgrounds and about their histories and communities, even if you do not identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Your educational experience is enhanced when you are introduced to complex intersections between and among sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, geographic and national identities. This program's philosophy is to promote intellectual and pedagogical diversity as one of the university's greatest assets, and this is done in part by instilling in you a sensitivity to cultures different from your own and through careful analysis of the self in historical, artistic and sociocultural contexts.
The goals of the program are to give you knowledge about the history of, evolution of and current issues facing the LGBTQ+ community; practical experience using coursework knowledge in the community through an internship or community service project; and theoretical perspectives on heterosexuality as a presumptive sexual identity. You gain an understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies as an academic area of inquiry and an understanding of community politics, dynamics and conflicts, and you engage in a use-inspired education that culminates in a public presentation.
Courses
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Demonstrate knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
- Apply knowledge about LGBT communities through directed research, an internship or community-based project under the supervision of an ASU faculty member.
Demonstrate knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the awarding of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Graduates who have combined the certificate in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers. They often decide to pursue employment in law, education, public service, and human welfare and social work. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Contact information
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Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Social Transformation
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SSTadvising@asu.edu
480-965-7682
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Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
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