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HSEX 6013: Perspectives and Practices in Sexual Health Education
Title of Event: HSEX 6013: Perspectives and Practices in Sexual Health Education
Description of Event:
This course covers the history of sexuality education, primarily in the US with international comparison, as well as current and emerging issues in sexual health education. Using readings, discussion forums, peer review, and an applied final project, students will understand the temporal changes in sexual health education in the US and abroad and the empirical, theoretical, and educational foundations of sexual health education.
Date of Event: Mar 17, 2026 – May 04, 2026
Location: Online Asynchronous
Presenter/Speaker: TBD - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Contact Name: Steve Wicks
Contact Email: wicks191@umn.edu
Event Website: https://ccaps.umn.edu/credit-courses/perspectives-and-practices-sexual-health-education
AASECT Approved CEs: 47
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