208 Parran Hall

412-624-7933

http://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/interior.php?pageID=82

rstall@pitt.edu

This 15-credit certificate program offers students an opportunity to learn from and work with leading faculty and researchers in the field of LGBT health. Members of the Center for Research on Health and Sexual Orientation (CRHSO) provide multidisciplinary and collaborative opportunities within the academic medical center and the local community. Faculty members also work collaboratively with faculty at other universities and leaders in LGBT healthcare across the nation, which can provide additional research and learning opportunities for students. The certificate program is designed for post-baccalaureate and graduate students who have an interest in LGBT communities and are seeking to develop skills necessary to effectively address health issues of the LGBT communities. Core course work topics include historical development of LGBT health focus area, a systems overview of conditions of greater prevalence among LGBT populations, review of theories of personal and community based health interventions, cultural competency skill development related to LGBT health care delivery, and development of critical thinking skills. The certificate program will work closely with the CRHSO to identify appropriate optional practica for students, monitor those practica, and evaluate student performance. The practica may take place within the center itself or with a variety of public and private sector agencies. Students will be required to submit a written thesis or project related to LGBT health and wellness and to present their work to peers and members of the CRHSO. Students enrolled in degree programs within the Graduate School of Public Health will be subject to requirements for comprehensive examinations and master’s essay through their respective department.