PSYC 40 - Human Sexuality

    Recent Professors
    Jessica Luke, Hector Silva Benitez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30–36 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality is examined from psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Students are encouraged to become aware of their own sexual attitudes, values, and behaviors and to evaluate the consistency of their behaviors within their own moral frameworks. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment are explored. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 00184 for 45 contact hours. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID PSY 130]