Women's, Gender, and Sexuality

Minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

About the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor

As part of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality (WGSS) Minor, you will explore the pivotal roles that gender, and sexuality play across cultures and throughout history. We foster an environment of critical thinking, cultivating your ability to engage in constructive conversations about complex societal and cultural issues. Through the WGSS Minor, you will be empowered to be the change, harnessing your knowledge and passion to create a more just, inclusive, and equitable world.

Why Study Women, Gender, and Sexuality at CWU?

The minor in WGSS at CWU is designed to complement a wide range of majors, enhancing your primary field of study with an understanding of key issues around gender and sexuality.

You will be exposed to a range of perspectives and various viewpoints from sociology and philosophy to history and literature.

Where is this program offered?

• Ellensburg

How much does this program cost?

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Where can I find more information?

Please visit the CWU Academic Catalog for current information about admission requirements, course descriptions, learner outcomes, and credit information.

Highlights

Queer and Trans Council

CWU’s Queer and Trans Council promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion as central values in support of student success. The purpose of the council is to identify issues related to LGBTQ+ individuals at CWU, to create space for conversation about these issues, and to build community and offer support. The council is co-led by Michel Eliatamby-O’Brien, Director of CWU’s Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies program.

Faculty Promoting Diversity and Inclusivity

Michel Eliatamby-O’Brien, Director of CWU’s Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies program, was honored with the 2020 CWU President’s Diversity Faculty Award for their efforts to support a diverse and inclusive campus.