LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care Graduate Certificate
The certificate in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care provides an integration of clinical mental health and social policy practices for social workers when working with Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM).
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Some 7% of Americans are lesbian, gay or bisexual, according to a Pew Research Center survey of 12,147 U.S. adults conducted in summer 2022. Some 17% of adults younger than 30 identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual.
- Pew Research Center
Maximize Your MSW
Through the core curriculum of the MSW program, you may have already completed 6 of the units you need for a certificate. Adding on a graduate certificate — designed to enhance your skills and knowledge base for specific expertise — will allow you to stand out in the social work specialization that interests you.
Current students in the Master in Social Work Degree Program are eligible for any graduate certificate of their choosing.
What You'll Learn
Students receive specialized training on skills for providing affirming care to individuals, families and groups from the LGBTQ+ community.
- Enhance your understanding of the political, psychological and social competencies for working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, ally and plus clients
- Address the impact of intimate partner violence and substance use disorders
- Explore specialized clinical affirmative psychology
Coursework
The certificate team will help you determine which courses you need to take to complete your certificate. Please note, not all classes are offered every semester.
Build the skills to benefit your career with one of our specialized Graduate Certificates.
Add a Certificate to Your Program
This program is currently only available to current students.