HE 209 Human Sexuality

Students will explore the physiological, psychological, and sociological factors that contribute to the development and expression of one’s sexuality. This course is designed to increase self-awareness and knowledge about sexual relationships and sexual identity, in order to create positive sexual health outcomes.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the relationship between sexual health and improving one’s overall well-being
2. Discuss effective communication strategies and skills that facilitate healthy relationships
3. Evaluate the influences of physiology, psychology, and sociology on one’s sexual and gender identity
4. Describe the diversity of sexual behavior and expression
5. Explain the interacting dimensions of environmental, physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual and occupational health and how they can affect sexual health
6. Apply scientific reasoning and independent critical thinking to evaluate the validity of evidence and non-evidence based sexual health information