GWS 3070Psy of Sexual Orientation

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Prerequisites: PSY 1001 and six additional hours of PSY or Permission of Instructor Crosslisting: PSY 3070 This course explores psychological theory and research dealing with sexual orientation, with an emphasis on lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) identity. Topics include historical and theoretical frameworks, homophobia and heterosexism, origins of sexual orientation, LGB identity development and coming out, diversity, relationships and parenting, the role of community, and others. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: PSY or WMS.