Napa Valley College Is Proud To Announce The Start Of An

LGBT Studies Certificate Program

This certificate will prepare students for a career in education, social services, health care, public safety, counseling, and a wide range of non-profit organizations. It will also prepare incumbent public school teachers to deliver new curriculum required by the Fair and Inclusive Education Act. Students completing this program may be eligible to transfer to another college to earn a degree in LGBT Studies. Student Learning Outcomes Identify major issues and vocabulary in the field of LGBT Studies. Discuss the issues faced by sexual orientation and gender identity minorities in the family, education, and community. Explain the differences in how people identify their sexual orientation and their gender identity.

Required Courses (12 Units) LGBT-120 Introduction To LGBT Studies In The Family, Education and Community ANT-150 Sex And Gender In Cross-Cultural Perspective PSYC-135 Human Sexuality PHIL-137 Comparative Religions or HUMA-186 Culture and Gender in Film Electives (6 Units) CFS-140 The Child, Family, and Community PSYC-125 Human Development COUN-124 Working With Diverse Populations Napa Valley College has partnered with City College of San Francisco (CCSF) to offer this program. Students may choose from over twenty different elective courses in LGBT Studies from CCSF to fulfill the elective requirements for this certificate. New Course LGBT-120 Introduction To LGBT Studies In The Family, Education and Community This is the foundational course for this new certificate program. Students will examine a variety of LGBT topics related to the family, education and the community including history, the pursuit of civil rights, how people identify their sexuality and gender, AIDS, hate crimes, the evolution of the family, coming out, and the variety of LGBT sub-cultures found in the Bay Area. For Questions About The Program Contact Greg Miraglia, 707-253-3035 or gmiraglia@me.com

LGBT-120 Introduction To LGBT Studies Wednesdays 6:30PM to 9:20PM

This is a brand new course now available at Napa Valley College! This course is ideal for anyone preparing for a career in social services including counselors, criminal justice, or education. It will specifically prepare educators to deliver curriculum required by the Fair and Inclusive Education Act in public schools. The course is equally beneficial for any student who simply wants to become more informed about the LGBT community and the issues is faces. This class is the foundational course required for the LGBT Studies Certificate Program. This introductory course examines a wide range of issues related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and how those issues impact family, education and the community. The course includes an overview of the history of sexual orientation and gender identity, the variations of sexual and gender identity, laws and policies impacting the LGBT community, the LGBT civil rights movement, and a look at some of those members of the LGBT community who have contributed to the evolution of this culture and our society. Students will participate in class discussions, group projects, oral presentations, and a field trip. Regular writing assignments will provide a vehicle for students to think critically about their own experience and perceptions of the LGBT community and what they learn in class. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the vocabulary people use to identify their sexual orientation and their gender identity. 2. Discuss how sexual orientation and gender identity minorities are impacted by family, education, and communities. 3. Identify the significant historical, social, cultural, and civil rights issues impacting the LGBT community. This course is eligible for transfer to the LGBT Studies Programs at City College of San Francisco and San Diego State University (LGBT-321).