Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies
Certificate of Achievement (CA) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies Certificate of Achievement is designed for students that are looking to expand their knowledge of sexual and gender minorities. Completion of the certificate will enhance career opportunities by demonstrating knowledge about sexuality, gender, and queer communities by combining study of social sciences and humanities. This certificate could be combined with a variety of majors in arts, humanities, social science, education, and many other areas of study.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Discuss the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ people of the past and present.
- Discuss how sexual identity and gender identity combine with nationality, race and ethnicity, religion, social class, and physical ability to shape the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals
- Synthesize the relationships between epistemological frameworks used in LGBTQ+ studies and those used in other areas (i.e., Queer Theory, Feminist Theory, and Critical Theory).
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies (CA): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (3 Units) | ||
| LGBT 1 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| List A: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| ETHS 1 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHS 5 | Psychology of Race and Identity | 3 |
| ETHS 6 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| List B: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| ENG 32 | U.S. Women's Literature | 3 |
| HEA 3 | Women's Health | 3 |
| HIST 32 | U.S. Women's History | 3 |
| PHIL 5 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 13 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| SOC 11 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| WMST 1 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
| WMST 2 | Global Perspective of Women | 3 |
| List C: Select Two (6 units) | ||
| Any course from List A or List B not already used. | 3 | |
| ANTR 3 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| GS 1 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GS 2 | Political, Economic, and Cultural Globalization | 3 |
| HEA 11 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| HUMN 4 | Global Cinemas | 3 |
| LGBT 2 | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |