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HSEX 6001: Foundations of Human Sexuality
Title of Event: HSEX 6001: Foundations of Human Sexuality
Description of Event:
Foundations of Human Sexuality covers introductory topics in sexual and gender health, including professional ethics; anatomy and physiology; sexuality across the lifespan; the impact of culture and history; faith/religious traditions; sex, technology, and media; and sexuality and the law. Using readings, discussion forums, peer review, and an applied final project, students will explore the complex biopsycho sociocultural interactions that impact human sexuality.
Date of Event: Jan 21 - Mar 17, 2025
Location: Online Asynchronous
Presenter/Speaker: Jennifer Vencill
Contact Name: Steve Wicks
Contact Email: wicks191@umn.edu
AASECT Approved CEs: 46
Event Knowledge Areas Covered:
- Cyber sexuality and social media
- Developmental Sexuality
- Diversities in sexual expression and lifestyles
- Ethics and Ethical Behavior
- Health/medical factors that influence sexuality
- History of the discipline of sex research
- Intimacy Skills
- Issues related to Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity
- Learning theory and its application
- Pleasure enhancement skills
- Principles of sexuality research and research methods
- Professional communication and personal reflection skillls
- Range of sexuality functioning and behavior
- Sexual and reproductive anatomy
- Sexual exploitation
- Socio-cultural and familial factors
- Substance use/abuse and sexuality