Overview
Discover the evolution of LGBTQIA2S+ identities and communities and their impact on politics, culture, and society!
If you are interested in sexual and gender diversity—as a scholar, professional, artist, or activist—consider pursuing the Queer Studies Certificate.
This certificate explores LGBTQIA2S+ people’s histories, experiences, advocacy, embodied knowledge, and popular culture. The program examines how struggles for LGBTQIA2S+ rights intersect with social justice issues pertaining to race, class, citizenship, age, and ability.
The Queer Studies Certificate compliments all academic paths and professions and demonstrates one’s ability to engage in critical thinking, community advocacy, and intercultural communication. You need not be LGBTQIA2S+ identified to pursue the certificate but interested in gender and sexuality in a global context.
Many queer studies alumni attain careers in the public sector, such as:
- Government and social services
- Nonprofit organizations
- Diversity and equity training and recruitment
- Higher education
- Human resources
- Legal advocacy and policy work
- Healthcare and social work
- Multidisciplinary teaching
Why Study Queer Studies?
The Queer Studies Certificate at Illinois State prepares students for future careers in which they can thoughtfully engage with diverse populations through their working knowledge of historical and contemporary LGBTQIA2S+ issues.
Our classes provide opportunities for civic engagement, cross-cultural competency, and advanced theoretical applications.
The queer studies curriculum empowers students through community-building and self-development.
Academic Advising
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacklyn Weier | Rachel Cooper 232 | jgweier@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-3286 |