Sexuality Studies at York University

About

The Sexuality Studies program is an undergraduate program affiliated with York? world renowned School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies. Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores artistic, cultural, economic, geographic, historical, literary, political, psychological, and social aspects of sexuality. Our program examines sexuality in transnational contexts and investigates intersections of sexuality with ability, age, class, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, health, nationality, race, and religion. You will learn alternative ways of organizing sexualities and alternatives to sexuality, in the past, present and future, as well as explore and gain a comprehensive understanding of sexual: desires acts identities communities movements Students in Sexuality Studies can choose courses from various academic areas and take discipline-based courses in fields such as anthropology, geography, history, literature, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Explore further with interdisciplinary courses that use diverse theories and methods derived from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, fine arts, and professional studies. Courses, seminars, lectures, and special events address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersexual, cissexual, heterosexual, and heteronormative topics. You will have the opportunity to learn from more than 20 affiliated professors with international reputations for outstanding work in the field of sexuality studies. Sexuality Studies at York is unlike other programs because it is interdisciplinary and transnational. You can combine a sexuality studies degree (major or minor) with another more traditional degree (like psychology), or complete a Sexuality Studies certificate (open to all, regardless of educational background). Outside the classroom, you can participate in the activities of the Centre for Women and Trans People at York which offers resources, seminars, and activities. At the Keele Campus students are welcome to join SexGen, a program responsible for addressing issues and concerns of sexual and gender diversity, whether in terms of university policy areas, academic climate or the general university environment. Questions? Contact us at goyork@yorku.ca

Disciplines

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi/General Secondary Education Certificate

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must show you have an acceptable level of English by completing a language proficiency test.

If you have completed at least one full year at an accredited university in a country where English is the official language of the institution, you may be exempt from this requirement.

Career

Healthcare worker

Political activist

Social worker

Educator

Policy analyst

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 70,000

How to Apply

Meet minimum admission requirements
Meet program-specific requirements
Know the application deadlines
Submit your application
Submit all required documentation
Check on Transfer Credit for Advanced Placement

Sexuality Studies

York University

York University

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