What are the requirements to complete the Certificate?
Undergraduate Certificate in LGBT Studies
- Twelve (12) semester hours of course work
- Core Course: ILAS 350: LGBT Studies
- Nine (9) credits of electives from approved list of courses
- Students must complete all course work with a grade-point average of at least 2.0 within a period of six consecutive years.
The list of courses approved for the undergraduate LGBT Studies Certificate is available online at http://www.niu.edu/academics/undergrad/certificates.shtml.
Graduate Certificate in LGBT Studies
- Twelve (12) semester hours of course work
- Core Courses:
- ILAS 650 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Credits: 3, and
- One of the following (3):
- ILAS 651 - Research in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Credits: 3
- ILAS 602 - Internship Credits: 3, or an equivalent internship approved by the coordinator. The internship experience must include activities related to LGBT Studies.
- Six (6) credits of electives from approved list of courses
- Students must complete all course work with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 within a period of six consecutive years.
The list of courses approved for the graduate LGBT Studies Certificate is available online at http://www.niu.edu/academics/grad/certificates.shtml.
