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ADVANCED SEMINAR IN LGBT STUDIES (LGBT STUDIES CAPSTONE)

GEN&WS 642
Course Description

Capstone for LGBTQ+ Studies certificate; culminates certificate work through advanced interdisciplinary readings, analysis and discussion in LGBTQ+ Studies and completion of a research project. It is expected that students have completed more than 50% of their LGBTQ+ Studies coursework before enrolling. Process for enrollment permission will be shared by LGBTQ+ Studies advisor.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

7.6% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.37% from Historical

A Rate
100%

38.46% from Historical

Class Size
14

-28.7% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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