WGSS 3370 - Psychology of Human Sexuality

(3) Credit Hours

This course will introduce the study of human sexuality. Specifically, this course investigates human sexuality from biological and psychological perspectives. We will study male, female, and intersex sexual anatomy; sexual arousal, sexual response, and behaviors; gender identity and sexual orientation; and communication in relationships. In addition, we will study contraception, sexual infections, sexual difficulties/dysfunction, atypical sexual behavior, and healthy relationships and sexual violence. To promote our understanding of these topics, we will study the methodology available to investigate human sexuality. Prerequisites: 6 hours of Psychology credits OR 6 hours of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies credits or Department Head approval. Also offered as PSY 3370. Credit not allowed in both PSY 3370 and WGSS 3370.