SOC 403 – Human Sexuality and Social Behavior

DETAILS Semester-hour credits: 3 Tuition: $448.50 Methods: DESCRIPTION This course was developed to examine sexuality and sexual conduct from a sociological and social psychological perspective. The course is designed to provide a broad overview of social issues surrounding sexuality, fundamentally a private facet of human existence. Topics examined in the course include contexts in which sexual choices are made, health and reproductive choices, and the diversity of sexual choices as found in popular culture, in addition to the application of major socio-theoretical perspectives to the various issues surrounding human sexuality and social behavior REQUIRED MATERIALS & TEXTBOOKS McCammon, S., Knox, D., & Schact, C. (1998). Making Choices in Sexuality: Research and Applications. Brooks/Cole. ISBN/ISSN: 0-534-36353-9.  OPTIONAL MATERIALS & TEXTBOOKS Schwartz, P. & Rutter, V. (1998). The Gender of Sexuality: Exploring Sexual Possibilities. Pine Forge Press. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Mini-Paper: Mini-papers should be approximately 3-7 double-spaced, typed pages in length. Each student should complete 4 mini-papers, with the topics chosen from the 6 listed. Research Paper: Students should complete one research paper, approximately 10-12 double-spaced, typed pages in length according to APA format. DISCLAIMER: Tuition, credits, medium, description, instructors, books, materials, homework assignments, grading scale, and availability are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date status, please contact the Continuing Education staff.