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LGBTQ+ Studies

LGBTQ+ Studies at San Diego State University is an independent and interdisciplinary program that is housed in the College of Arts and Letters.  The program fosters academic excellence, cultural competency, and student leadership via courses, community internships, international experiences, and faculty mentoring.

Our mission is to advance knowledge in sexual and gender identity, and increase understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, ethnic/racial, and contemporary experiences of people across sexualities.  The focus is on the changing nature of same-sex desire, sexual behavior, and same-sex relationships from antiquity to the present.

Courses focus on emerging LGBTQ+ subcultures and identities from a global perspective. Throughout the program of study, we consider the full range of genders, sexualities, races, ethnicities, classes, physical abilities, religions, and political persuasions that characterize current LGBTQ+ movements and communities.  The major and advanced certificate also expose students to community service and activism via a large selection of internships. A major, minor and certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies prepare students for a large variety of careers. Students can work in LGBTQ+ non-profit agencies, law, local and national politics, health care settings, counseling centers, journalism, news media, theatre, film, fine arts, and education.

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Program Director

Marie Draz.

Professor Marie Draz
Women's Studies Department
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-6030

Email: [email protected]
Office: AL 376

 

LGBT 598 Intern Spotlight: Phoenix Kovacs

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Phoenix Kovacs
Internship: San Diego City Library LGBTQIA+ Committee

Phoenix Kovacs interned at San Diego City Library LGBTQIA+ Committee. They supported outreach events such SheFest and Inaugural Rainbow Revolution Pride Kickoff. They said, “I had the distinct honor of supporting our outreach team over the Summer for multiple Pride events including: The Inaugural Rainbow Revolution, Pride Kickoff event at Central Library downtown, The She-Fest event in Hillcrest and the official San Diego Pride event at the Lit Cafe Library Booth and it was a wonderful experience throughout! I enjoyed the outreach and learning just how much our organization supports LGBTOIA+ individuals. It was a fantastic summer with the City Library and I wouldn't trade it for the world.” View their IG post.

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Donate to SDSU’S LGBTQ+ Studies Program

Support SDSU’S LGBTQ+ Studies program by making a direct donation to support student scholarships, programming, and other initiatives to support academic excellence in LGBTQ+ Studies at SDSU.

 

News

Assistant Professor Jess Whatcott calls for abolition in their new book about eugenics in disability institutions
Read more on the CAL website.

Former Director and Founder of LGBTQ+ Studies completes groundbreaking study of Children of Lesbian Parents
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SDSU Again Among “Best of the Best” for LGBTQ Students
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LGBTQ+ Internships Lead to Employment
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SDSU was rated #6 most inclusive college for LGBTQ+ students by the National Society of Leadership and Success. Colleges are rated based on factors such as presence of LGBTQ+ orgs on campus, faculty, and resources for LGBTQ+ students.
Read more on the Business Insider website.

$1 Million Gift to SDSU Supports Pride Center, LGBTQ+ Studies
Read the article about the donation.