Human Sexuality

Catalog description

This course is designed for counseling and human service professionals whose work brings them into contact with clients experiencing problems and concerns with their sexuality. Information about human sexuality across the lifespan is included. The course is designed to develop: a) students’ knowledge base related to human sexuality, b) an understanding of the varied sexuality issues which may be encountered in professional counseling practice, c) students’ skills in assessment and intervention techniques with sexuality issues, and d) increased awareness of one’s personal perceptions, attitudes and affect related to sexuality issues. Course participants become more effective in identifying, assessing and intervening with human sexuality related clinical counseling issues.