PSYC 2014 - Psychology of Human Sexuality

3 sem cr hrs

This course is a study of the biological, psychological, and psychosocial bases and manifestations of human sexual behavior.  Topics include sex in history, theory and research in sexuality, anatomy and physiology of sex, sex in the context of human relationships, gender development and identity, sexuality and the lifecycle, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual dysfunctions and disease, sexual deviancy, and sex in society. Prerequisite: PSYC 1030  and documented eligibility for collegiate-level English

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline. 

This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details.

  Formerly/Same As (Formerly PSY 2010)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

• Develop a working knowledge of human sexuality’s major content domains including sexual anatomy

• Explore the biological, psychological, social, and moral development of gender roles, sexual expression, sexual orientation, and sexual behaviors
• Explain the features of intimate relationships with respect to diverse cultures across the lifespan
• Describe common sexually transmitted infections and sexual disorders
• Evaluate the applications of psychological science in human sexuality
• Demonstrate an ability to articulate controversial topics in sexuality in an objective way

Student Learning Outcomes

• Psychology Content: Identify basic concepts and research findings

  • Explain the biopsychosocial and moral development and basis for sex and sexuality
  • Provide examples and applications of the ways culture influences intimate and sexual relationships across the lifespan
  • Analyze information pertaining to sexual health and sexual disorders
• Scientific Thinking: Solve problems using psychological methods
  • Demonstrate the ability to think critically about major content areas in human sexuality
  • Improve understanding of sexual health and behaviors through evaluation of scientific information
  • Examine how psychologists use research methods address popular myths in human sexuality