PSY 212 - HUMAN SEXUALITY

    Recent Professors
    Kiera Caves
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    3.4Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion PSY 101 and ENGL 101. This course surveys biological, sociological, and psychological influences on current sexual attitudes and behavior. Special emphasis is placed on increasing general sexual knowledge, recognizing values, and becoming more comfortable with the subject matter. Critical thinking skills will be developed through examination and analysis of cultural values, the complex research problems, and a wide variety of sexual behaviors.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D8 · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course surveys biological, sociological, and psychological influences on current sexual attitudes and behavior. Special emphasis is placed on increasing general sexual knowledge, recognizing values, and becoming more comfortable with the subject matter. Critical thinking skills will be developed through examination and analysis of cultural values, the complex research problems, and a wide variety of sexual behaviors. Example topics include: sexual dysfunction, sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases, and variations in sexual behavior. (C-ID: PSY 130)