Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies
5 courses · Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
LGBT-120 Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
This introductory course examines a wide range of issues related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and how those issues impact family, education, and the community.
LGBT-121 LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- Transfers to
- UC, CSU
This course examines the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community in the 21st century including issues, events, and activism impacting LGBT families and education.
LGBT-122 Transgender Identities and Issues
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to the transgender community including various gender identities, issues and challenges faced by non-gender conforming persons in the community, family and workforce including education. This course prepares students for a variety of social and human services careers including education.
LGBT-123 AIDS in the LGBT Community and Beyond
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course examines the AIDS epidemic from its discovery to modern day. It includes a survey of the epidemic's impact on the community, family, education and the workforce.
LGBT-199 Independent Study in LGBT Education
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 54-162 hours lab; 54-162 hours total
- Advisory
- Completion of at least one course in LGBT Education with a minimum grade of C.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course allows students to explore in depth an area of LGBT studies, education, or work in the LGBTQ+ community under the guidance of an instructor.