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LGBTIQA+ regulatory framework for public administrations
LGBTIQA+ regulatory framework for public administrations
Overview
This micro-credential focuses on the analysis and in-depth understanding of key legal aspects—laws, regulations, and jurisprudence—that guarantee the protection of the rights of LGBTQIA+ people within public administrations. It offers advanced theoretical content that expands upon the introductory foundation of the common module, tailored to the needs and professional profile of the LGBTQIA+ social sciences, law, and public policy pathway. Furthermore, it enables the acquisition of specialized skills for the effective application of regulations, empowering graduates to design and implement inclusive and protective public policies.
- To analyze and understand in depth the central and specific legal aspects (laws, regulations, jurisprudence) necessary for the effective protection and guarantee of the rights of LGBTIQA+ people in the field of public administrations.
- To impart more specific and advanced theoretical content that develops the introductory basis of the common module, oriented to the needs and the professional graduation profile in the LGBTIQA+ social sciences, legal and public policy pathway.
- To acquire the specialized skills and knowledge necessary for the correct application of LGTBIQA+ regulations in the daily practice of public administrations, allowing graduates to design and implement inclusive and protective public policies.
Students must be between 25 and 64 years old on the date the training begins.
A university degree is not required to access this micro-credential. However, students wishing to access it must meet the following access requirements:
- Baccalaureate.
- Higher vocational training cycle (senior technician).
Academic program
1. The legal obligations of public authorities for the protection of LGBTIQA+ people: a sectoral and multilevel analysis.
2. The objectives of action of public administrations regarding sexual, family and gender diversity: the problem of recommendations or promotion standards.
3. Specific study on the registration rectification of the mention relating to sex: legal regime and approach to the practical problems of self-determination of gender identity.
- Theoretical classes: expository, explanatory or demonstration sessions of the contents and knowledge.
- Independent work: independent and self-regulated activity of the student based on the documentation and guidelines proposed in the subject, preparation of classes and exams, preparation of final reports, internship reports…
- Tutoring (individual, group…): activity in which the teaching staff attends to, facilitates and guides one or more students in the training process.
- Assessment: continuous assessment tests and final exams. Tests may be in person or online, and may be written, oral, or consist of practical exercises.
The methodology will be as follows:
- Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the teaching staff.
- Assessment: written tests, oral tests, practical tests, …
- Tutoring: instruction period in which teachers and students interact with the aim of reviewing and discussing materials and topics presented in class.
- Active methodologies: cooperative learning, project-based learning, flipped classroom, service learning, game-based learning, case studies, problem solving… These are aimed at making learning a participatory process and are based on student agency.
- Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test-type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.): These are measurement instruments that allow for the evaluation of knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed-ended, thus promoting objectivity during the scoring process.
- Case studies, exercises and problems: tests in which students must solve, in a reasoned manner, within a certain time, and according to the established criteria, the cases, exercises or problems posed by the teaching staff, with the aim of applying the knowledge acquired.
General information
Credits: 3 ECTS
Duration: 16/03/2026 – 29/05/2026
Teaching modality: Virtual
Location: Virtual classroom
Valued at: €217.50
The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
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