Human Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in SOWK 500, SOWK 501, SOWK 502, SOWK 503, SOWK 504 or SOWK 508, SOWK 505, SOWK 506, and SOWK 509; P in SWII 530; or Advanced Standing Students or 5 Year Social Work Students.
This course provides basic knowledge about the physiology and psychology of human sexuality as well as consideration of some areas of sexual dysfunction. Attention is also focused on cultural, societal, and personal attitudes which may affect the student's response to this area of practice.
Outcomes: Analyze how their own identities, values, and biases influence perceptions of human sexuality and evaluate how ethical principles and cultural humility can be applied to promote sex-positive, inclusive, and affirming practice across client systems; Evaluate how intersecting systems of power, privilege, and oppression shape sexual health outcomes and create strategies to advance human rights and sexual justice through advocacy, policy development, and macro-level interventions; Synthesize research, theory, and clinical frameworks to design and implement evidence-informed interventions that address sexuality-related issues across the lifespan and promote empowerment, advocacy, and systemic change.
This course provides basic knowledge about the physiology and psychology of human sexuality as well as consideration of some areas of sexual dysfunction. Attention is also focused on cultural, societal, and personal attitudes which may affect the student's response to this area of practice.
Outcomes: Analyze how their own identities, values, and biases influence perceptions of human sexuality and evaluate how ethical principles and cultural humility can be applied to promote sex-positive, inclusive, and affirming practice across client systems; Evaluate how intersecting systems of power, privilege, and oppression shape sexual health outcomes and create strategies to advance human rights and sexual justice through advocacy, policy development, and macro-level interventions; Synthesize research, theory, and clinical frameworks to design and implement evidence-informed interventions that address sexuality-related issues across the lifespan and promote empowerment, advocacy, and systemic change.