GENDER AND QUEER ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGY
Explore history, theory, and research related to the psychology of gender and sexuality. A feminist approach is used to deconstruct gender and sexuality within the field of psychology and other mental health fields. Discussions include challenging the current system of psychology, while also integrating concepts to work within the system. An applied approach is used to encourage participation in activities to integrate activism and knowledge into professional identity, bringing in experiences from field placements, internship, and/or places of employment.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Summer 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate an understanding of definitions, terms, and labels related to gender and/or queer identities. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Increase knowledge about mental health concerns and psychological treatments for trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, queer, polyamorous, and questioning individuals. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Understand the theoretical underpinnings of queer and gender psychological theories. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Increase awareness and knowledge of the diversity within LGBTQ populations. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Integrate cross-cultural considerations with LGBTQ populations. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate an understanding of definitions, terms, and labels related to gender and/or queer identities. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Increase knowledge about mental health concerns and psychological treatments for trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, queer, polyamorous, and questioning individuals. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Understand the theoretical underpinnings of queer and gender psychological theories. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Increase awareness and knowledge of the diversity within LGBTQ populations. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Integrate cross-cultural considerations with LGBTQ populations. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027