Sexual Disorders

Catalog description

This course will focus on the development of sexual behavior problems and dysfunction utilizing Diagnostic and Statistical Manual criteria to evaluate the etiology of disorders, cultural implications, and treatment outcomes. Areas of focus include the psychological makeup of identified disorders, which impede social relationships, adjustment, and overall wellbeing. In addition, the psychological treatment interventions and outcomes associated with working in this area of specialization will be reviewed. Models of intervention will be from clinical and health psychology perspectives.