5 credits
Students in this course examine the place of sexuality in human life, including the influences of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors. Students look particularly at the interface of sexual issues in clinical work. Special attention is paid to the issues of gender, culture, sexual health, and sexual dysfunction from a sexological perspective. This course is as much about learning about human sexuality and helping clients with sexual issues as it is about exploring students’ own ideas, values, biases, and discomfort about sex and sexuality. It is both an academic, intellectual journey and a personal adventure.