SW 462 - Gender and Sexual Diversity in Social Work Practice

(3 units)

Overview of micro, mezzo, and macro issues related to gender and sexuality in social work practice. Course content will build an understanding of gender and sexual diversity and the policies, practices, and risk and protective factors that affected people with marginalized gender and sexual identities (i.e., LGBTQ+ people).

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): SW 101, SW 250, SOC 101 and PSY 101

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. understand the ethical standards and best practices of professional social work with people with marginalized gender and sexual identities (LGBTQ+ people).
2. understand the risk and protective factors for physical, mental, and social health of LGBTQ+ people and their families.
3. describe the policy, legal, and social environments that directly affect LGBTQ people in the United States and globally.
4. identify effective skills and evidence-informed best practices for serving LGBTQ clients in individual, group, and family therapy; and for engaging in community organizing and policy advocacy.

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