PSY 87507 – Human Sexuality

This course is a foundational course in human sexuality and focuses on the physiological, psychological, and social cultural variables associated with sexual identity, sexual behavior, and sexual disorders. Using a biopsychosocial perspective, this course considers human sexual behavior as an interaction of physiological, psychological and sociocultural processes.
Learning Outcomes:
Evaluate course concepts critically and competently through interaction with Learners and Faculty Mentor
Integrate course concepts through the use of the Taylor Study Method
Analyze psychosocial orientations to the study of human sexuality
Assess and relate sexuality through the life span
Appraise the effects of sexually transmitted diseases and summarize effective methods of prevention
Explore sexual victimization
Recognize the importance of trends and research in the field of sexuality.
Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to emerging relevant technologies applicable to psychology
Explain theoretical approaches to love and attraction.
Apply foundational knowledge of human sexuality
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