PSYC 2306 - Human Sexuality

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
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. CIP Code: (4201015325)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; PSYC 2301 or Departmental approval
Student Learning 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.