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Basic Issues in Sex Therapy - CPSY 6522
Course Description
Designed for the student pursuing the field of sex therapy,
this course focuses on the profession of sex therapy exploring
historical, ethical, cultural, and research issues and theoretical
distinctives in the field. Students also explore sex therapy
with specific populations.
Basic Outline
I. The profession of sex therapy
A. A history of sexology
B. Critical issues in Sexology
C. Socio-cultural issues in sexual values
and norms
D. Ethics in sexology and sex therapy
II. Special Populations and issues in Sex
Therapy
A. Gender identity and homosexuality
B. Affairs and infidelity
C. Infertility
D. Sex and Aging
E. Sexuality and Disability
III. Research in Sexuality
IV. Theoretical approaches to sex therapy
V. Assessment in sex therapy
VI. Modes of intervention for sexual issues
Texts*
- Leiblum, S. R. and R. C. Rosen (2000). Principles
and Practice of Sex Therapy: Third Edition. New York,
Guilford Press.
- Various journal articles and book chapters.
Prerequisite
Students must have completed CPSY 6512 before registering
for this course.
Course
Work
Students receive 2 credit hours of masters
level education from PSI. As this is a masters/post-masters
level course, in addition to attendance and reading, students
are required to complete a final exam and write an annotated
bibliography.
Schedule
| This course is currently taught every
other spring on even years. All ISW courses are taught
as weekend intensives (Friday through Sunday) at PSI
in Atlanta. Click on the "Course Schedule"
button at right for specific dates. |
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Professors**:
- Dr. Douglas
Rosenau
- Dr. Mark Yarhouse
- Dr. Michael
Sytsma.
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Other Info
Click here for information on cost, travel and
housing.
* Texts vary somewhat depending upon
professor(s) for each class.
** Professors are subject to last minute change. Professors
will be from the identified faculty list. Guest speakers will be recognized
experts in the subject they teach on. |
