3.00 Credits
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. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Psychology credits OR 6 hours of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies credits or Department Head approval. Also offered as WGSS 3370. Credit not allowed in both PSY 3370 and WGSS 3370.