Gender, Sexuality and Health
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  • Level Foundational
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Gender, Sexuality and Health

Issued by Virginia Commonwealth University

Earners understand current trends & how historic policies, processes & narratives shape gender & sexual health inequities. They apply core concepts & theoretical frameworks in Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies to relevant & critical health issues. Earners can analyze & critique systems of oppression in order to advance health equity for all people, using techniques from the creative arts, philosophical inquiry, advocacy & community organizing, health policy & legislation & academic research.

  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Complete one of the following 3-credit courses with a letter grade of at least a C: GSWS 201 Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies; or, GSWS 205 Introduction to LGBT+ and Queer Studies.
  • Complete one of the following 3-credit courses with a letter grade of at least a C: GSWS 309 Gender and Global Health; or, GSWS 312/391 Introduction to Health Humanities; or, GSWS 409 LGBTQ Health and Wellness; or, HPEX 351 Issues in Sexuality.