Sex Counseling Ethics

Catalog description

This course provides a foundational exploration of ethical considerations in sex counseling, drawing on the evolving discourse of critical sexuality studies. Participants will engage with key methods, concepts, and theories necessary to analyze experiences that are often subject to moral judgment, particularly within the practice of sex counseling. Through lectures, discussions, case studies, and critical evaluations, students will examine common ethical dilemmas in the field. They will develop the ability to identify and analyze ethical concerns in sexuality-related experiences, apply theoretical frameworks to guide ethical decision-making in areas such as note-taking and case documentation, and articulate the principles that shape their personal ethical perspectives. Additionally, participants will refine their ability to construct and defend solutions to complex ethical challenges while identifying areas for further professional development and ongoing ethical inquiry. Restricted to Critical Sexuality and Human Sexuality students. Students from other programs will need prior approval.