LGBTQ Studies
The LGBTQ Studies Minor at Loyola Marymount University offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the diverse and complex experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and communities.
This program invites students into dynamic conversations about how gender and sexuality shape—and are shaped by—history, culture, and society. You'll gain critical tools to explore how these identities intersect with race, class, nationality, and more. While grounded in local experiences, the program also takes a global perspective, examining LGBTQ identities and movements across diverse cultural and political landscapes. Drawing from the humanities, social sciences, and beyond, the minor encourages you to think deeply about both past and present struggles for justice, and to better understand the rich diversity of human experience.
Admission and Program Requirements
The LGBTQ curriculum includes 16 units, comprising four courses in total. Students begin with "LGBT 2500 – Introduction to LGBTQ Studies" and "LGBT 4001 – Queer Theories", each worth four semester hours. In addition, students select two electives. All students are eligible to enroll.
Required Courses
Learning Outcomes
Provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the historical, cultural, and social contexts of LGBTQ identities and communities.
Equip students with critical thinking skills to analyze the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, class, and other social categories.
Foster a commitment to social justice by encouraging students to engage with contemporary issues affecting LGBTQ communities.
Prepare students for careers in fields where knowledge of LGBTQ issues is essential, including education, public health, social work, law, and advocacy.
Promote scholarly research and creative activities that contribute to the field of LGBTQ studies and advance social equity.