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SPECIAL TOPICS IN LGBTQ+ HEALTH

GEN&WS 538
Course Description

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

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
2.86

-15.85% from Historical

Completion Rate
81.25%

-11.53% from Historical

A Rate
34.38%

-46.53% from Historical

Class Size
32

-2.04% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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