Counseling Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Populations ((4 Credits))

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This study will address issues related to counseling gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer clients. These include issues of sexual identity development, coming out, homophobia and heterosexism, family and relationship issues, multicultural issues, youth, aging, spirituality, HIV/AIDS, and substance use. Students will acquire an understanding of various counseling skills needed to work effectively with the LGBTQ population. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Knowledge of Human Behavior and Skills & Application.