Human Sexuality Academic Curriculum
Learning Objectives
- Explore historical, philosophical, contemporary theories of sexuality across a range of disciplines.
- Examine the social construction of gender, sexuality, race, class, and other identities through the examination of literature, history, philosophy, culture, and social factors.
- Understand biological aspects of human sexuality, such as anatomy and physiology of sexual functioning, hormonal components, genetics, fetal development, birth process, sexual response, and/or sexual dysfunction.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how social problems impact individuals, interpersonal relationships, communities, and societies to illustrate the range of various sexual beliefs, behaviors, practices, and/or global issues in both western and non-western societies.
- Gain exposure to current sexual issues such as sexually transmitted infections, violence, victimization, or non-conventional sexuality.
- Explore methodology, data analysis, and/or modalities in sex therapy used in the scientific study of human sexuality.
- Apply appropriate scientific methods to collect data, analyze, evaluate, explain, and/or solve problems related to human sexual behavior.
- Identify structural-level elements that regulate sexuality such as the healthcare system, health disparities, ethical standards, and/or policy.
