PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics will be covered from various perspectives - biological, sociological, anthropological, etc., but will focus primarily on the psychological perspective. The goal is for each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that will provoke thought and contribute to his/her own decision-making on sexual issues outside of the classroom. (4201015325) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; PSYC 2301 or Departmental approval
Course Outcomes
1 - Identify common myths of human sexual functioning .
2 - Identify human sexual behaviors and sexual responses.
3 - Identify the relationship between sexuality and developmental changes throughout the lifespan.
4 - Identify the causes, symptoms, and treatments for sexually transmitted infections and the behaviors that increase and decrease the risk of contracting an STI.
5 - Identify the principles of effective communication and the specific barriers to effective communication about sex and sexuality.
6 - Demonstrate an academic sexual vocabulary.
7 - Identify cultural differences in sexual attitudes and behaviors.
8 - Recall the occurrence and causes of sexual variations.
9 - Identify contraceptive methods and how these methods prevent conception.