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410.629.01
Introduction to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Public Health

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Chris Beyrer
Contact Email
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

340.601 or 340.751

Description
Introduces constructs of sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of public health. Explores historical, epidemiological, and social perspectives related to the physical and mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and communities. Orients students to current and historic epidemiological and contextual issues that shape what is known about LGBT health, presents an overview of LGBT health disparities and interventions, and develops a foundation for critical thinking about LGBT health research and intervention potential.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Assess what is known and unknown in LGBT health research
  2. Discuss social, historical, and contextual factors that have shaped LGBT health
  3. Critically read public health literature related to LGBT health
  4. Apply an ecological perspective to LGBT health, identifying individual, social, community, and societal influences on the health and health behaviors of LGBT individuals
  5. Identify and compare examples of effective public health interventions for LGBT populations
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