New Humber Liberal Arts & Sciences Certificate of Accomplishment in 2SLGBTQ+ Studies: Topics in Gender and Sexuality

Despite the positive shift in social awareness, media representation, and inclusive policies and practices, there is still much about 2SLGBTQ+ topics that is not taught, resulting in the existence of homophobia/transphobia and hate crimes.

Questions such as how to support family, friends, students, and colleagues who are struggling with coming out or want to transition are commonly asked. Through an interdisciplinary focus, this Humber Continuing Professional Learning Certificate of Accomplishment will begin to answer this question and more by allowing learners to better explore and challenge the histories of sexuality and gender normativity across multiple political, legal, workplace, artistic, literary, and cultural contexts. Learners will participate in an interactive, engaging, and inclusive and safe community-building space. 

What you will learn:  

  • Social and political histories of sexuality and gender representation from around the world
  • Understanding of the evolving 2SLGBTQ+ acronyms and the vast gender identities, sexualities and populations encompassed within
  • Review key legislation in Ontario that protects 2SLGBTQ+ communities in the workplace
  • Media representation of 2SLGBTQ+ people and significance and impact on the community

Program Structure:  

  • Six 15-hour (5 weeks) courses in the certificate
  • Delivered online with both synchronous and asynchronous delivery
  • The synchronous classes will typically run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST in the second and fourth week of each course
  • To complete the certificate, you will need to take all four compulsory courses and one elective course

Courses offered:  

Compulsory 

  • EDIQ 100: Foundations in 2SLGBTQ+ Studies 
  • EDIQ 101: Working with 2SLGBTQ+ Communities 
  • EDIQ 102: 2SLGBTQ+ Representation in Popular Literature and Media 
  • EDIQ 103: Sexualities and Identities in the 2SLGBTQ+ Spectrum 

Electives  

  • EDIQ 104: The Politics of 2SLGBTQ+ Human Rights and Global Issues 
  • EDIQ 105: Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Employees in the Workplace  

For more information contact:  

Humber Continuous Professional Learning, Liberal Arts & Sciences 
416.675.6622 x4554 
cplliberalarts@humber.ca