550.629.98
The Epidemiology of LGBT Health
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Term
2nd Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2015 - 2016
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
End Date
Friday, November 20, 2015
W, Th, F, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Pamela Davis
Contact Email
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Prerequisite
340.601 or 340.751
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:
- Assess what is known and unknown in LGBT health research
- Discuss social, historical, and contextual factors that have shaped LGBT health
- Critically read public health literature related to LGBT health
- Apply an ecological perspective to LGBT health, identifying individual, social, community, and societal influences on the health and health behaviors of LGBT individuals
- Identify and compare examples of effective public health interventions for LGBT populations
Enrollment Restriction
Full-time JHU students must obtain permission from Judy Holzer or Pamela Davis in HPM in order to register for this section
Jointly Offered With
This course will be offered in Barcelona Spain. Students must be physically in Barcelona to participate in this class. Students are required to complete readings prior to the start of the course. Final paper will be due on Dec 18, 2015.