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Aug 19, 2026
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2026-2027 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health and Wellness Certificate
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This certificate is designed for post-baccalaureate and graduate students like you who desire a focus on public health perspectives concerning the social, cultural and individual factors that influence the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ communities. Conceptual and practical skills such as the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs are utilized to improve health levels among LGBTQIA+ populations. As a student in this program, you will:
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Apply interventional research, epidemiological research, and policy analysis to enhance the health and well-being of individuals related to sexual orientation and/or gender identity/presentation.
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Demonstrate how provision of health and wellness services to LGBTQIA+ populations results in overall lower health care costs in a larger community.
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Understand the process of affecting change or influencing policy decision making.
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Apply ethical principles to research and program practices with a specific focus on confidentiality and a primary responsibility to securing a healthier and safer future for the community.
Contact Information
Certificate Directors
6119 PUBHL
130 DeSoto St.
412-624-2255
6118 PUBHLT
130 DeSoto St.
412-648-0366
Certificate Staff
6104A PUBHL
130 DeSoto St.
412-624-3107
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Required Courses
5 Credits
Elective Courses
10 Credits
Other electives may be taken with the approval of the certificate director.
Practicum
Students must complete a practicum which can be combined with the required practicum for their degree program provided that the experience is relevant to LGBT health and wellness.
Essay/Thesis or Research Project
Certificate students must complete and essay/thesis or research project related to LGBT health and wellness with an oral presentation of the essay/thesis or research for peers and members of the Center for LGBT Health Research, or at approved scientific meeting. Students enrolled in degree programs typically fulfill this requirement with the essay, thesis, or dissertation required for their degree program.
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