Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Studies Minor

Towson University was the first university in Maryland to recognize LGBTQ Studies as a legitimate academic field. Pursue this interdisciplinary minor in LGBTQ Studies to learn more about the history, politics, psychology and culture of the LGBTQ community and its development. The minor in LGBTQ Studies provides a collaborative academic approach to understanding issues related to LGBTQ individuals and communities.

This interdisciplinary program complements majors in the health professions, liberal arts, and education. In addition, the LGBTQ program responds to the political and economic demand in the workforce for diversity training. Many employers value employees with expertise in diversity issues related to LGBTQ populations.

Minor Requirements

View minor requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Internship Opportunities

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Studies program now offers a number of internships developed in partnership with the LGBT Student Development program in the Center for Student Diversity at Towson University.

Internship Facts

• Internships are for credit (3 to 6 credits per semester, 400-level).
• Credits will fulfill requirements for the LGBT minor, and will count as upper level credit toward graduation for students, regardless of major or minor.
• Internships require on-site hours (8 or 16 hrs / week, depending on credit). 
• Internships also require an academic component (paper/project) related to the internship position. This will be coordinated through Dr. Cindy Gissendanner (Director, LGBTQ Studies Minor).