PYD873 Counseling Individuals with Diverse Sexual and Gender Identities (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year coursework (24 credits)
This course focuses on the research, theory, ethical considerations, and clinical implications concerning affirmative clinical work with individuals who have been marginalized because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Issues of stigma, discrimination, social justice, and personal reflection are addressed.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate how cultural and social stigmatization impact the psychological status of individuals with diverse sexual and gender identities.
2. Utilize psychological research to formulate treatment plans and therapeutic approaches for individuals with diverse sexual and gender identities.
3. Evaluate benefits and risks associated with therapeutic interventions in this population.
4. Understand how public policy, social justice, and psychology intersect in addressing the concerns of individuals with diverse sexual and gender identities.
5. Critically explore how personal experiences and attitudes influence clinical work with individuals with diverse sexual and gender identities.