Psychological & Brain Sciences 391LB - S-Psych of the GLB Experience
Fall
2026
01
3.00
John Bickford
TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
17131
Hasbrouck Laboratory room 130
jbickfor@psych.umass.edu
Students in this course will explore psychological theory and research pertaining to gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. Topics include sexual orientation, sexual identity development, stigma management, heterosexism & homonegativity, gender roles, same-sex relationships, LGB families, LGB diversity, and LGB mental health
Senior Psychology Majors only. Pre Req: PSYCH 241 Students who have previously taken Psych 391ZZ are not eligible for this class.
When taken in combination with Psych 494PI, this course can count towards the Integrative Experience (IE) requirement for Primary Psychology majors. This course and 494PI do not need to be taken in the same semester