Frequently Asked Questions

Please see a list of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions. Please send us an email at wgs@miami.edu.

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Is there a Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) major?

Yes. Please visit the University of Miami Academic Bulletin for additional details on our Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) major.
Is there a Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) minor?

Yes. Please visit the University of Miami Academic Bulletin for additional details on our Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) minor.
Does the Gender and Sexuality Studies program offer a LGBTQ Studies minor?

Yes. Please visit the University of Miami Academic Bulletin for additional details on our LGBTQ Studies minor.
Where can I find a list of all the courses offered in Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS)?

Please visit the University of Miami Academic Bulletin for a list of courses offered by the GSS program. Some courses may only be offered in certain semesters.
How does the cognate system work at the University of Miami?

Please visit the Cognate Search Engine webpage to learn about cognates at the University of Miami.
What cognates do Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) courses represent?

GSS courses can satisfy several cognates. You may use the Cognate Search Engine or our Cognate Webpage to determine which cognates you can complete while taking GSS courses.
Does the Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) program offer any scholarships?

The Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) program offers the LGBTQ Studies Scholarship. Premed, prelaw, and nursing students who declare (or plan to declare) a minor in LBGTQ Studies at the University of Miami can apply for one of five $10,000.00 scholarships to help defray tuition costs. The LGBTQ Studies minor is offered through the Gender and Sexuality Studies program.

Please click here to visit the LGBTQ Studies Scholarship application webpage.

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