Queer Studies
Minor Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies offers a minor in Queer Studies. Taking as a point of departure that sexuality is a complex historical and cultural phenomenon, Queer Studies examines this complexity, drawing upon methods from anthropology, art, art history, biology, history, literature, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Interdisciplinary insights from area studies, cultural studies, critical legal studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, religious studies, science and technology studies, visual studies, and women’s studies also enrich this area of study.
Requirements
Departmental Requirements
Seven courses (28 units) are required for the minor.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A. Complete: | ||
| GEN&SEX 20 | Introduction to Queer Studies | |
| B. Select two of the following: | ||
| GEN&SEX 50A | Gender and Feminism in Everyday Life | |
| GEN&SEX 50B | Gender and Power | |
| GEN&SEX 50C | Gender and Popular Culture | |
| GEN&SEX 60A | Gender and Science | |
| GEN&SEX 60B | Gender and Law | |
| GEN&SEX 60C | Gender and Religion | |
| C. Complete two upper-division core courses: | ||
| GEN&SEX 100D | Queer Knowledges | |
| GEN&SEX 157 | Topics in Queer Studies | |
| D. Select two upper-division courses from the following: | ||
| GEN&SEX 100–190 (excluding GEN&SEX 100D and GEN&SEX 157) | ||
Residence Requirement for the Minor: A minimum of four upper-division courses required for the minor must be successfully completed at UCI. Two of the four may be taken through the UC Education Abroad Program, provided course content is approved in advance by the appropriate department chair.