PSYC 119 - LGBTQ+ Psychology

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 101 or PSYC 101H and ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A or qualification by appropriate assessment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer plus related communities (LGBTQ+) Psychology is an introduction to psychological, social, and cultural aspects of sexual orientation and gender identity. Topics will include historical perspectives on sexual orientation and gender identity; basic research methods used to study gender and sexuality; and applied topics such as identity, relationships, mental and physical health, sexuality, and prejudice and discrimination. Emphasis will be placed on examining these topics from a psychological perspective.

(formerly Psychology 19)