LGBT Health & Wellness, Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A certificate for post-baccalaureate and graduate students focused on the social, cultural and individual factors that influence the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ communities. Students learn from faculty of the Center for LGBT Health Research and apply intervention research, epidemiology and policy analysis to improve health related to sexual orientation and gender identity, including programme design, implementation and evaluation.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Department: Center for LGBT Health Research, Pitt Public Health | Duration: Required courses 8 credits plus a minimum of 7 elective credits | Intake: Applications reviewed throughout the year | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Required courses: PUBHLT 2018 Overview of LGBT Health Disparities (2 credits, each fall), BCHS 3503 Prevention Science: Translating Knowledge to Practice (3 credits) and PUBHLT 2020 Advanced Topics in LGBT Research (3 credits, each spring). At least seven elective credits from approved courses in health behavior, program planning and evaluation, epidemiology, health policy and infectious disease prevention. Students complete and present a written thesis or project on LGBTQIA+ health and wellness.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to post-baccalaureate and graduate students, including matriculated students, non-degree post-baccalaureate students and students from other Pitt graduate programs. Admissions standards are equivalent to those for a master's degree at Pitt Public Health; matriculated students must meet all departmental and school-wide requirements. Current Pitt Public Health graduate students apply by emailing a brief statement to the admissions coordinator.

Intake: Applications reviewed throughout the year

Duration: Required courses 8 credits plus a minimum of 7 elective credits

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