The interdisciplinary major in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus (LGBTQ) Studies advances knowledge in sexual and gender identity, and increases 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. From there, courses address scientific and psychological explanations of LGBTQ identities, LGBTQ literature, the institutions of law and government, education and the workplace, family, and healthcare. Finally, students have the opportunity to examine local and international LGBTQ movements, popular culture, and news media in the current day. Throughout the program of study, we will carefully consider the full range of genders, sexualities, races, ethnicities, classes, physical abilities, religions, and political persuasions that characterize current LGBTQ movements and communities.<br>Courses are designed to provide students with a comprehensive, integrated, and scholarly education. The major also exposes students to community service and activism via a large selection of internships, and to global sexuality issues via international experiences.<br><br>A degree in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus (LGBTQ) Studies prepares students for a large variety of careers. Students majoring in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus (LGBTQ) Studies 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.