PSY 205 - Human Sexuality

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Utilizing a biopsychosocial model, this course seeks to foster healthy attitudes toward sexuality by providing knowledge and having discussions about the formation of sexual beliefs and myths, the anatomy and physiology of human sexual systems, the psychological and social aspects of sex and gender roles, love and sexuality, sexual minorities, and the legal aspects of sexuality. (Note: material of a sensitive nature will be discussed in this course). Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and explain the nature of human sexuality as a scientific discipline; Describe and analyze major theoretical perspectives of human sexuality from biological, behavioral, social, political, and historical perspectives; Identify and explain different research methods used to examine human sexuality and variations in sexual behavior; Discuss psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to issues addressing human sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation; Understand historical and contemporary issues surrounding sexuality in our society; Demonstrate an understanding of the role of emotions in sexual expression.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSY 140 or SOC 110

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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