波特蘭州立大學

Sexuality, Gender, and Queer Studies is a unique program, exclusive to Portland State University. PSU is the only school in the state to combine women’s studies, sociology, biology, psychology, literature and cultural studies to examine the issues connected to sexuality, gender, and queer politics in this country and around the world.

Students in the Sexuality, Gender, and Queer Studies major experience a unique blend of theory, critical analysis, interdisciplinary coursework, and relevant real-world experience.

The program emphasizes leadership and activism for LGBTQ+ and other marginalized populations.

We prepare graduates in the program to be leaders in academia, business and industry, and nonprofit organizations.

This program provides a complete and nuanced education in Sexuality, Gender, and Queer Studies. This gives the opportunity to study different academic areas alongside one another. The major provides students with a holistic view of the discipline. It encourages students to integrate courses from other departments into the major electives. Students can enhance their degree with diverse electives from such departments as:

• Sociology
• Psychology
• Black Studies
• History
• Chicano/Latino Studies
• Indigenous Nations and Native American Studies
• Film Studies
• Public Health

The sexuality, gender, and queer studies major provide a blend of coursework, community involvement, and close connections with faculty. This means students graduate ready to fill a wide variety of roles. Our alumni have gone on to careers in:

• Community Activism and Government: Our students land jobs with organizations like Multnomah County, Portland Public Schools, and regional public health organizations.
• Youth Programs: Graduates of our program work for nonprofit organizations that work with LGBTQ+ youth and other marginalized young people.
• Social Justice and Law: Sexuality, gender, and queer studies major get jobs doing research or the law. They work to support the rights and liberties of LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities.
• Social Work: Our graduates sometimes pursue careers at organizations that provide resources and support to at-risk populations.

We encourage students to pursue graduate studies to expand their understanding of the field. Our students have gone on to graduate school at the following institutions:

• San Francisco State University
• University of Washington
• University of Kentucky
• University of Vermont
• Ohio State University
• University of South Florida