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Carlow’s Mission Statement
The mission of Carlow University, a Catholic liberal arts university,
is to involve persons, primarily women, in a process of self-directed,
lifelong learning which will free them to think clearly and creatively,
to discover and to challenge or affirm cultural and aesthetic values, to
respond reverently and sensitively to God and others, and to render
competent and compassionate service in personal and professional life.
Course Description
This course will address issues related to counseling gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender clients. These include issues of sexual
identity development, coming out, homophobia and heterosexism, family
and relationship issues, multicultural issues, youth, aging,
spirituality, HIV/AIDS, and substance abuse as well as ethical and
professional issues in working with gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender clients through affirmative counseling/therapy.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment
What students will learn
How students will learn it
How students will demonstrate learning
Impact dominant culture has on LGBT individuals
Readings, Experiential Activities, Class Discussions
Class Participation, Reflection Journals, Exam
Multifaceted issues facing specific LGBT populations
Readings, Experiential Activities, Class Discussions
Class Participation, Reflection Journals, Exam
Familiarize themselves with theories of identity development
Readings, Experiential Activities, Class Discussions
Class Participation, Reflection Journals, Exam
Affirmative counseling/therapy and their knowledge and skill in providing it.
Readings, Experiential Activities, Class Discussions
Class Participation, Reflection Journals, Exam
Variety of counseling issues that have particular relevance to LGBT clients.
Readings, Experiential Activities, Class Discussions
Class Participation, Reflection Journals, Exam
Access to local and national resources available to assist in work with LGBT clients.
Readings, Experiential Activities, Class Discussions
Class Participation, Reflection Journals, Exam
Course Requirements and Resources
Methods of Involvement & Examination
Methods of Instruction
Classes will consist of didactic and experiential elements, including
lectures, large and small group discussions, modeling, structured
role-plays and simulations, live or video demonstrations, and student
presentations in class and on CelticOnline/Schoolology. Primary methods
include lecture/discussion, readings, and a variety of experiential
exercises. Students will immurse themselves into the LGBTQ Culture and
will be asked to share the results with others, within their own comfort
level. These instructional methods make your attendance and active
participation essential to your learning.
Readings and Class Participation
Students are expected to have read assigned material by the date noted
in the syllabus prior to class. All additional readings will be provided
in class or online. A large portion of learning will take place through
class discussions, which each student has equal responsibility for
facilitation. Contributions to the discussion should demonstrate
thoughtful consideration of the material. Lack of informed participation in class discussions will negatively impact earned grade.
1. Textbooks
· Dworkin, S. H., & Pope, M. (2014). Casebook for Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons and Their Families. Wiley. (PDF in Celtic)
· Kort, J. (2018). LGBTQ clients in therapy: Clinical issues and treatment strategies. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
· Roland, C. B., & Burlew, L. D. (Eds.). (2017). Counseling LGBTQ
adults throughout the life span. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.
org/knowledge-center/lgbtq-resources (PDF in Celtic)
Assignments
1. Experiential Cultural Paper.Students are being
asked to immerse themselves in the LGBTQ culture in order to truly
experience the culture from a phenomenological perspective. This can
include attending LGBTQ community events, local establishments for
LGBTQ, LGBTQ organizations, etc. Location must be approved by the
instructor ahead of time. Submit a 3-5 page reflection on your
experience.
2. Reflection Journal. Students are asked to submit five
(5) journal entries, a minimum of one page double spaced, of your
critical analysis of your emerging understanding of LGBTQ issues. Topics
could include: your emerging understanding of your role as an ally and
advocate, the week’s readings, lecture content, your understanding of
your multicultural identity as it relates to LGBTQ issues, or current
LGBTQ-related topic. Attend to issues of systemic privilege and
oppression, intersection of identities, personal growth and
understanding, and/or professional considerations. These assignments may
help you develop your multicultural identity paper (see below).
3. Multicultural Identity Research Paper. Students will
provide a critical self-reflection about your development of
multicultural competence regarding LGBTQ issues over the past few years
and your current assessment of your strengths and areas for growth with
this diverse population. Integrate relevant models and theories reviewed
in this course. Include your self-assessment of your role as an ally,
member, and/or advocate for the LGBQ community, if applicable. Describe
your plan for continued growth in your LGBTQ competence in the coming
years and how this course has changed, altered, or enhanced your
worldview in working with LGBTQ Clients. This response should include
relevant citations from academic and non-academic sources (3 Total).
Please include personal reflections in relation to your narrative. A
narrative rather than scholarly academic style is appropriate for this
assignment. (Graduate Students: 6-8 Pages, Undergraduate Students: 4-6)
4. Exam. There will be one comprehensive final exam at the
end of the course. The Exam will be 100 points and consist of multiple
choice, essay, and short answer questions.
Additional Important InformationSubmitting Assignments
Students will submit assignments and receive grades via Carlow
email and CelticOnline. All assignments submitted via email are
expected to 1) have the course name in the subject line and 2) should be
saved as Microsoft Word documents and be “saved as”/given the same name
as the student’s AND the name of the assignment. For example,
Colarusso- Individual paper.
Policy regarding work that is submitted late
Work that is submitted after the due date will not be accepted. Due
dates are listed on the syllabus ahead of time and should be completed
in a timely manner. Exams are also not able to be made up. Arrangements
for Final Exam to be taken on the day listed on the syllabus should be
made ahead of time.
Academic Integrity
Carlow University aims to educate and challenge students to reach
their highest potential by guiding students along a path of honesty and
integrity throughout their intellectual pursuits. Students are thus
expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. Forms of
academic misconduct include (but are not limited to):
· Cheating—providing or receiving inappropriate assistance on any coursework.
· Plagiarism—submitting another’s work as one’s own; not
properly citing sources, using exact wording without quotations or
proper attribution, paraphrasing without proper citation, or improper
paraphrasing; attributing citations to inaccurate or misleading sources.
· Self-plagiarism—unauthorized use of one’s own work or part
of a work, either from the same course or from another course, in more
than one assignment.
· Academic deceit—use of false or altered information or
withholding information critical to the processes of the University;
providing false information or documentation with the intent to obtain
an exemption, extension or exception to one’s coursework; signing other
students into classes or on group reports.
· Fabrication of data—using falsified or fabricated data, forgery, or unsanctioned documents for research or other coursework.
· Interference with other students’ learning or achievement—sabotaging
(including failing to contribute to) group projects or laboratory work,
disrupting in-class work, altering computer files or online posts, or
making educational materials unavailable to others.
· Unauthorized acquisition or exchange of coursework—purchasing,
borrowing, stealing, or otherwise obtaining material with the intent to
use as one’s own coursework; selling, lending, or otherwise offering
one’s own coursework to others with the intent of allowing the recipient
to use the work as one’s own; obtaining a copy of one’s own completed
tests and exams (either a physical copy, an electronic image, or a
screenshot) without explicit permission from the course instructor.
· Copyright violation—distributing copyrighted material,
including course material provided by the instructor or obtained from
the textbook, without explicit permission from the copyright holder.
All violations of Carlow’s academic integrity policy will be kept on
permanent record. Serious or multiple violations will be forwarded to
the Academic Integrity Committee for a judicial hearing.
It is the student’s responsibility to become familiarized with
Carlow’s Academic Integrity Policy. The full policy can be found in the
Course Catalog.
Attendance Policy
All Students are expected to regularly attend class and to
participate in class discussions. The “give & take” of the class
discussion is a key learning experience and cannot be fully experienced
unless the student regularly attends class and contributes to the
discussion. There will be no make-up work for missed classes. Poor attendance/participation will negatively impact your grade. Policy on Sharing of Course Material Syllabus Statement
All course material, including but not limited to presentation
slides, lecture notes, handouts, audio or video recordings, syllabi,
assignments, quizzes, tests, and exams, are the legal property of the
instructor who developed them, the University that commissioned the
work, or the textbook publisher. Students may use this material for
their own learning and for discussion with other students in the class,
but may not redistribute it in any way, including uploading it online
for others to access. Doing so violates the copyright law and Carlow’s
policy on sharing of course material. In addition, sharing or accessing
course material for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage in the
course or allowing others to gain an unfair advantage in the course
violates Carlow’s academic integrity policy.
Center for Academic Achievement
The Center for Academic Achievement (CAA), 4th floor University
Commons, offers free in-person tutoring for improving writing skills and
understanding course content. We also offer academic coaching for time
management and learning skills. Make an appointment through
https://carlow.mywconline.com at least 48 hours in advance, or call
412-578-6146. Cancellations can be made online within 8 hours of the
appointment time. For last minute cancellations, please call
412-578-6146. Students can also access “CAA Resources” under Groups on
celticonline for guides on college survival skills, reading, learning
strategies, math, and writing/research.
If a student has a grade of C- or lower at the mid-term point (8
weeks) they will receive an email indicating a mid-term report has
submitted by their faculty. Students who receive a mid-term report are
encouraged to speak with their faculty to discuss a plan for improvement
and to see a CAA tutor and/or academic coach (appointments at
www.carlow.mywconline.com).
Students with Disabilities Policy
Carlow University makes every effort to provide reasonable
accommodations for students with disabilities. This includes individuals
with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health
disorders who meet the definition of disability under the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities have the same
responsibility as other students to meet the University’s academic,
technical, and behavioral standards and to follow the University’s
general policies and guidelines regarding standards of conduct. Students
who plan to request accommodations should contact the Disabilities
Services Office at the beginning of each semester since accommodations
cannot be granted retroactively. To determine whether you qualify for
accommodations, or if you have questions about services and procedures
for students with disabilities contact:
Jacqueline M. Smith
Disabilities Services Office
University Commons, 4th floor
Phone – 412.578.6257 (Office line)
412.578.6050 (Direct line)
Fax – 412 578.2027
dso@carlow.eduCarlow University Temporary Disability Policy
Carlow University values each student and is invested in encouraging
his or her academic success in line with the Mercy mission “to respond
reverently to God and others; and to embrace an ethic of service for a
just and merciful world.” In keeping with the mission, the University
has chosen to offer assistance to those with temporary conditions such
as short term illnesses, injuries, or other temporary medical
conditions. While the University is not required to provide such support
under the Americans with Disabilities Act, some assistance may be
arranged via the Disability Services Office (DSO). Each situation will
be reviewed; however, the office cannot guarantee that services will be
provided.
In order to determine if a student with a temporary condition may
receive some assistance via the DSO, he/she should contact the office at
412 578-6257. The student will be asked to meet with Jackie Smith,
Disabilities Services Representative, and to provide the requisite
documentation of his/her condition. Mrs. Smith will review the
documentation and may consult with the student accommodation committee
to determine what, if any, assistance may be provided. All documentation
will remain confidential.
Carlow University Email Statement
You are expected to read email sent to your Carlow email account. The
instructor WILL NOT send email to alternate email accounts. If you
would like to forward your email from your Carlow account to another,
more convenient, email account, please use the following documentation
for assistance: http://www.it.carlow.edu/quicktips/forward.html.
Graduate Grade Scale
A = 94-100
B = 84-87
C = 74-77
A- = 91-93
B- = 81-83
F = 73 and below
B+ = 88-90
C+ = 78-80
Special note: It is the University’s Graduate School policy that no grade below a B- can be applied towards graduation.
Undergraduate Grade Scale
A+ = 97-100
B += 87-89
C+ = 77-79
D+= 67-69
A = 93-96
B = 83-86
C = 73-76
D= 66-63
A-= 90-92
B- = 80- 82
C-= 70-72
D-=60-62
F= 59 & Below
Assignment Grading ScaleAssignmentsTotal Points- 250
Multicultural Identity Paper
50
Experiential Cultural Paper
25
Reflections (5)
25
Final Exam
100
Attendance/Participation
50
Course Schedule*Subject to ChangeDateTopicAssignments Due for Class
1/15
Introduction to Course; Syllabus
1/22
Therapy for LGBTQ
Chapter 1 (Kort)
Casebook Ch. 13
1/29
Therapy for LGBTQ; Clinical Practice
Chapter 2 & 12 (Kort)
Reflection 1 Due
Casebook Ch. 3
2/5
Growing Up/Family Influences
Chapter 3 (Kort)
Casebook Ch. 10
Experiential Cultural Paper Due
2/12
Transgender
Chapter 14 (Kort)
Reflection 2 Due
Casebook Ch. 10
Wellness Event- 5:30p-6:30p
2/19
Trauma; Culture and Sexual Abuse
Chapters 4 & 5 (Kort)
Pgs. 20, 52, 85 (Life Span)
Casebook Ch. 9 & 26
2/26
Developmental Challenges/Milestones
Chapter 6 (Kort)
Pgs. 13, 43, 74 (Life Span)
3/4
Coming Out
Chapter 7 (Kort),
pgs. 3, 27, 61 (Life Span)
Casebook Ch. 2
Reflection 3 Due
3/11
Spring BreakNo Class
3/18
LGBTQ Families and Couples
Chapters 8 & 10 (Kort)
pgs. 16, 46, 80 (Life Span)
Guest Speaker
3/25
Sexuality
Chapter 9 (Kort)
Reflection 4 Due
Casebook Ch. 5 & 6
4/1
Marriage and Relationship
Chapter 11 (Kort)
Casebook Ch.
Multicultural Identity Paper Due
4/8
Working with Teens
Chapter 13 (Kort)
Casebook Ch. 1
4/15
Religion and Health
Reflection 5 Due
pgs. 10-16, 40-46, 71-80 (Life Span)
4/22
Bisexual/Sexual Fluidity
Chapter 15 & 16 (Kort)
4/29
Final Exam
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