LGBTQIA+ Studies: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

About This Micro-Credential

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This micro-credential will be of interest to those seeking to advance their career opportunities as culturally competent professionals in a variety of areas, including business, social work, education, and healthcare.

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Skills You Will Gain

LGBTQIA+ Knowledge

Sexual and Gender Diversity

Cultural Competency

Intersectionality Comprehension

Diversity

Critical Thinking

Inquiry and Analysis

Integrative Learning

Learning Outcomes

Understand the history of the LGBTQIA+ community, including both obstacles and achievements.
Build cultural competency in terms of the LGBTQIA+ community, useful for skill sets needed in fields varying from business to education, healthcare, law, and non-profit agencies.
Learn what intersectionality actually means and how it:
- affects people's perspectives
- enhances communication, congeniality, and performance
- and improves stakeholdership.

Required Courses

WGS 409 - Queer Spirituality
WGS 405 - Understanding Our LGBTQ Past
WGS 407 - LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training
WGS 408 - LGBTQ Top Ten

Offered in online format

Contact

Dr. Debra Meyers
meyersde@nku.edu

LGBTQIA+ Studies, First semester offered: Fall 2022

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