PSYCH 237 Psychology of Sex and Sexuality

3 Credit(s)

This course serves as an introduction to the academic field of “human sexuality,” the interdisciplinary study of human sexual behavior and sexual identity across the lifespan. After briefly addressing anatomical and physiological bases of human sexuality, the majority of class meetings will be spent investigating the variety of ways that sexuality influences the lives of all people and the myriad psychological, social, and cultural factors that shape human sexual behavior. Topics include a history of the study of sexuality, as well as gender roles, gender variance, sexual orientation, sexual coercion, pornography, contraception, sexual disorders, sex work, and HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The format is interactive lecture and class discussion.

Diversity Area: United States

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisite: PSYCH 100 or 101