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Critical Diversity Studies, Gender & Sexualities Studies Concentration, Major


Program Learning Outcomes


Please see the Critical Diversity Studies Major 

Major Requirements (40 units)


Gender & Sexualities Studies Concentration Requirements (20 units)


Degree Planner


First-Year


Fall Units
CDS 100 - Ideal of Ctznshp:Hist Amer Ppl  (suggested either Freshman or Sophomore year, Fall semester) 4
Core/Language - Course 1 /Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
Gender & Sexualities Studies elective 4
Core/Language - Course 2 /Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Total Semester Units 16

Sophomore Year


CDS 303 - Perform & Cultural Resistance  or CDS 301 - Narratives of US America   4
Gender & Sexualities Studies elective   4
Core/Language - Course 3/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
CDS 200 - Intersectional Theory  (suggested either Freshman or Sophomore year, Spring semester) 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Total Semester Units 16

Junior Year


Fall Units
CDS 201 - Practicing Critical Dvrsty Std  (Research Methods), (suggested either Junior or Senior year, Fall semester) 4
Gender & Sexualities Studies elective 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
Gender & Sexualities Studies elective 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Total Semester Units 16

Senior Year


Fall Units
Gender & Sexualities Studies elective 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
CDS 400 - CDS Capstone   4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Core/Minor/Second Major 4
Total Semester Units 16

*This information is subject to change, the degree planner is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information. 

*One benefit of a CDS major is the flexible course options, opportunities to study abroad (approval required), and the ability to double major or add minors. Please consult with your advisor to create the best schedule for your degree objectives, as there are multiple ways to complete the major.