Maricopa Community Colleges  PSY143   20066-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/06
PSY143 20066-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Studies
Introduction to the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals. Includes psychological, developmental, social, biological, historical and cultural aspects. Review of research literature regarding the etiology and assessment of sexual orientation, prejudice, and discrimination, and family issues. Current issues in lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgendered studies. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PSY143   20066-99999 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Studies
1. Identify the historical roots of lesbian/gay/bisexual and transgendered culture. (I)
2. Define the essential aspects of sexual orientation. (I, II)
3. Describe the etiology and assessment of sexual orientation and transgendered individuals. (II)
4. Define the basic characteristics of prejudice and discrimination and describe their psychosocial and political impact. (III)
5. Identify the skills required for successfully living as a minority in a heterosexual society. (III-VI)
6. Describe the process of lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgendered psychosocial development. (IV)
7. Review family issues that are unique to lesbian/gay/bisexual and transgendered culture. (V)
8. Identify the major current issues of lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgendered culture. (VI)
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PSY143   20066-99999 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Studies
    I. Definitions in Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered culture from a Historical Perspective
        A. Theoretical issues in defining sexual identity
        B. Development of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered identity in other countries
        C. Development of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered identity in the United States
      II. Etiology and Assessment of Sexual Orientation
          A. Major psychological, biological, and social theories
          B. Assessment scales and surveys
        III. Prejudice and Discrimination
            A. Functions and origins of homophobia and heterosexism
            B. Psychosocial and political impact
            C. How they impact transgendered individuals
          IV. Psychosocial Development and Sexual Identity
              A. Critical developmental stages
              B. Age-related tasks
            V. Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual and Transgendered Family Issues
                A. Nuclear family issues
                B. Community as family
                C. Parenting issues
              VI. Current Issues in Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered Studies
                  A. Education
                  B. Economic
                  C. Religious
                  D. Political
                  E. Health
                  F. Humanities
                    1. Literature
                    2. Art
                    3. Music
                    4. Theater
                    5. Film
                  G. Other
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