Northern Illinois University
Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Graduate Certificate

The interdisciplinary certificate of graduate study in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Studies fosters research and teaching related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Course work leading to this certificate includes study of sexuality and gender identity and their significance, through a systematic engagement with theories and methods in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender studies and their application in a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts.

This certificate of graduate study is available to any graduate-level student in good standing. 

If you are interested in declaring the LGBT studies graduate certificate, contact us for information and advising.