LGBTQ+ Health, Education, and Social Services (Advanced Certificate)

Program Description

The Advanced Certificate in LGBTQ+ Health, Education, and Social Services program is designed to give students the tools and depth of knowledge to work with the LGBTQ+ community, or to work in educational, health, research, counseling, and community-based settings that support and serve these populations.

Students in this program will become knowledgeable about the social, political, economic, and health disparities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals across the lifespan, and learn to understand the intersection of sexual orientation and gender identity with regard to race, ethnicity, immigration and citizenship status, social class, age, and ability, as well as the major policy issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Admissions

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:

• Résumé/CV
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• Proficiency in English

See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.

See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 12 credits. It is designed for part-time study over two, three, or four semesters to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, although it is possible to complete the curriculum as a full-time student during the fall semester.

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Students may take one of these courses if not used as a required core course.

Sample Plan of Study

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Explain and discuss the development of sexual orientation and gender identity across the lifespan.
2. Identify the psychosocial and behavioral factors that impact the overall well-being of LGBTQ+ clients.
3. Examine and understand the intersection of sexual orientation and gender identity with regard to race, ethnicity, immigration and citizenship status, social class, age, and ability as well as the major policy issues affecting LGBTQ+ community.

Policies

NYU Policies

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.

Steinhardt Academic Policies

Additional academic policies can be found the Steinhardt academic policies page.