HLTH-300 Queering Health: Introduction to LGBTQI Populations and Health (3)

Introduction to the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI i.e., sexual and gender minorities) health. The course provides an overview of key historical and contextual events and issues that have shaped the experiences of sexual and gender minority populations. It also provides the opportunity to learn about the personal narratives and lived experiences of LGBTQI people. Students learn about disparities in mental and physical health experienced by sexual and gender minorities and develop a multidisciplinary understanding of the social, psychological, cultural, and structural determinants of health, health behaviors, and well-being of LGBTQI populations. AU Core Habits of Mind: Cultural Inquiry. Usually Offered: spring.