The Ohio State University Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Minors

Minors

The Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies offers three distinct minors that complement a wide range of majors, such as health sciences, nursing, psychology, communication, marketing, political science, education, history, and English, among others. For questions, please reach out to Ali Alkhalifa. To add a minor to your career, please reach out to Meg Downing.

Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor

LGBTQ+ Studies Minor

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"The WGSS department has had a profound impact on my career trajectory, and applying to the scholarship was a perfect opportunity to showcase my growth. I began as a WGSS minor, but I switched to LGBTQ+ studies in my sophomore year because I have a specific interest in working with queer populations. I hope to become a medical social worker with a focus on treating and advocating for vulnerable populations. 
 
As a queer woman myself, I enjoy expressing and supporting my community through protests and activism. Minoring in LGBTQ+ studies allows me to also advocate for my community using an academic lens. My minor courses have provided opportunities to volunteer, foster invaluable relationships with professors, and engage in the Columbus queer scene."
 
- Annamarie Jowanovitz, Psychology Major & LGBTQ+ Studies Minor 

Women, Gender and Public Policy Minor