Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy
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Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204-6411
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May 12 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
May 13 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
May 14- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
May 15 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
May 16- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
About This Course
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Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy is the prerequisite for all other ISW courses. Informed by current research, students will survey the field of sexology and sex therapy, examine their own sexual attitudes, and begin to explore and define a Biblical and practical theology of sex.
Course Topics Include:
A brief history of sexology
Reproductive anatomy/physiology
Sexual response
Sexual dysfunctions
Basic interventions for common sexual problems
Sexual development and identity
Typical and atypical sexual behavior
Compulsive sexuality
Introduction to the effects of trauma on sexuality
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Before You Enroll
ABCST Members
Log into the Hub for course payment plan options. Please review the course syllabus for all requirements to count this course towards ABCST Certification.
Current Dallas Theological Seminary students
Speak to Dr. Barnes for more information about counting this course for academic credit.
Returning (Repeating) Students
Students who have previously taken Introduction to Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy will be allowed to apply for Returning Student Status for this course.
If you are applying for Returning Student Status, please have either an RGU transcript, CEU certificate, certificate of completion, or ABCST Verification available to prove you have previously completed this course. If you do not have any of these, please CONTACT THE HELP DESK and we will try to assist.
Continuing Education Students
22 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit is available upon course completion through CE Broker for the following states:
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Tennessee Board for LPCs, LMFTs, and CPTs
Tennessee Board of Social Workers
Not in Tennessee or Florida? Many states and professions have reciprocal agreements with state CE boards. Check below if your state professional CE requirements can be met by this course.
CE Compatibility
Please check if your state professional CE requirements can be met by this course BEFORE you register.
State compatibility frequently changes; we DO NOT guarantee the following list is accurate. Always check with your state licensing boards.