SPECIAL TOPICS IN LGBTQ+ HEALTH
Examination in depth of specific topics in the area of LGBTQ+ health. Critical reading of evidence-based literature and exploration of relevant health and biomedical LGBTQ+ issues in biological, social, economic and cultural contexts.
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: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand and interpret unique health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand and interpret heteronormative assumptions in health and science research, and how those assumptions shape LGBTQ+ health experience and outcomes. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Read, analyze, and critique evidence-based literature. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Situate health concepts within larger social structures. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand and interpret unique health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand and interpret heteronormative assumptions in health and science research, and how those assumptions shape LGBTQ+ health experience and outcomes. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Read, analyze, and critique evidence-based literature. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Situate health concepts within larger social structures. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027