PCED 734 - Sex Therapy I: Concepts in Human Sexuality

3 Credit(s)

This course explores essential concepts of sexuality by examining the basic theory, principles, research, and practices regarding sexual issues for which clients seek understanding and treatment. Topics include sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology, gender, religion, and other socio-cultural issues, sexual orientation, sexual trauma, sexual compulsivity, atypical sexual behaviors, chronic illness and disability, and sexual feelings in clinical practice. Students explore personal attitudes, values, and emotions as they relate to course material. This course also includes a mandatory one-day sexual attitude/values training experience.