LGBT Health Policy and Practice (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

This program is not accepting applications at this time. The graduate certificate program in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health Policy and Practice—the first of its kind in applied health for the LGBT community—trains current and future healthcare leaders to develop strategies that address health issues and reduce health disparities for LGBT people. The 18-credit program provides students with a solid base in the psychological, medical, and policy-based issues faced by LGBT individuals.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Professional Psychology  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 18 credits, including 12 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses. 1 Students may petition the program director to include other courses as electives.

Career pathways

Each student will create a product designed to improve health outcomes for LGBT people that he or she can use in his or her place of employment to further his or her career, or can feature as a “real world” accomplishment in his or her resume in job applications.

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