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Psychology of Human Sexuality

PSYCH 2333: Psychology of Human Sexuality

Overview of the psychology of human sexuality including the nature and variety of human sexual experience, theories and therapies regarding sexual issues.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Credit Hours
3

Sample Topics:

  • Sexuality and Research Methods
  • Global Citizenship and the History of Sexuality
  • Sexual Anatomy and Pregnancy
  • Early Sexuality and Gender
  • Adolescent Sexuality and Sexual Orientation
  • Sexuality in the Media and Modern Laws
  • Sexual Education and Safe Sex Practices
  • Sexual Responses, Arousal, and Dysfunction 
  • Adult Sexuality and Variations
  • Sex Work
  • Sexual Coercion, Trauma, and Therapy
  • Sexuality Across the Lifespan
  • Sexuality as Connection

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals: 

Knowledge Base in Psychology

  • Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
  • Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
  • Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

  • Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
  • Demonstrate psychology information literacy
  • Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

  • Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice
  • Build & enhance personal relationships
  • Adopt values that build community at local, national, & global levels

Communication

  • Interact effectively with others

Professional Development

  • Apply psychological content & skills to career goals
  • Exhibit self-efficacy & self-regulation

 

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