CMHC/551
Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy

Course level: Graduate

CMHC/551
Social Science
Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy

Online

Format

6 weeks

Course length

$698

Cost per credit

3 credits

Total credits

$195

Resource fees

$2,289

Estimated course cost

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The goal of this course is to learn about the many facets of human sexuality and the treatment of sexual dysfunctions in a safe and respectful environment. Topics include the physiology, psychology, and sociology of sexuality, including the effects of sexual attitudes and functioning on individuals and families. Clinical applications, including the treatment of sexual difficulty and dysfunction will also be explored. Students will develop familiarity with the language and terms of sexology and demonstrate an ability to apply this knowledge to clinical situations.

Students residing in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, and North Carolina or individuals who live outside the United States are not eligible to enroll in this course.

Prerequisites

This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a graduate degree in counseling or related field (e.g. Psychology, school counseling, school psychology, gerontology counseling, rehabilitative counseling).

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Human Sexuality Factors

Analyze physiological and environmental factors that contribute to human sexuality.

Sexuality Counseling Assessment

Apply best practices for assessment and treatment in sexuality counseling.

Cultural Beliefs on Sexuality

Analyze how attitudes and beliefs about sexuality affect individuals and families.

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