Graduate Certificate in LGBTQ+ Health - Curriculum

Course List (4 courses, 12 units)

The Graduate Certificate in LGBTQ+ Health is comprised of four required courses.

• HSCI 572: Foundations of LGBTQ+ Health (3 credit course)
• HSCI 573: Multidisciplinary Health Part 1: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Other Sexual Minorities (3 credit course)
• HSCI 574: Multidisciplinary Health Part 2: Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Persons (3 credit course)
• HSCI 575: Strategies for Advocating for LGBTQ+ Health (3 credit course)

Course Highlights

COURSE	NAME	UNITs	DESCRIPTION
HSCI 572	Foundations of LGBTQ+ Health	3 credit course	From an LGBTQ+ affirming perspective, this introductory course equips students with an understanding of the historical perspective on the gay rights movement and health care disparities. Students will understand why health outcomes in LGBTQ+ populations are often negatively disparate compared to their heteronormative counterparts. Various societal and theoretical concepts are covered, including political and legal systems that impact LGBTQ+ health.    Watch HSCI 572 overview
HSCI 573	Multidisciplinary Health Part 1: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Other Sexual Minorities	3 credit course	Prerequisite: HSCI 572. This seminar course covers the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and other sexual orientation identities (LGBQ+). The course examines health disparities and determinants, chronic illness, reproductive and sexual health, mental health and substance abuse, social issues, and policy considerations. By the end of the course, students will have a holistic understanding of health issues that impact LGBQ+ health.    Watch HSCI 573 overview
HSCI 574	Multidisciplinary Health Part 2: Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Persons	3 credit course	Prerequisite: HSCI 572. In this course, students gain a deeper understanding of core transgender and other gender non-conforming health issues in its multifaceted complexity. There will be a thorough examination of health disparities in regard to physical health, mental health, and psychosocial factors, including hormone therapy and gender affirming surgeries. Structural policy barriers such as those entrenched in health care access will be discussed. Students develop a culturally competent lens in understanding the unique aspects of care for gender diverse populations.    Watch HSCI 574 overview
HSCI 575	Strategies for Advocating for LGBTQ+ Health	3 credit course	Prerequisite: HSCI 572. An application course that incorporates strategies for caring and advocating for LGBTQ+ populations by utilizing a hands-on approach. This course explores appropriate LGBTQ+ research methods, application of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) measures, the impact of patient-provider relationships, communication and interview skills, intervention design, and culturally competent solution focused techniques.    Watch HSCI 575 overview