PBH 450 - CUE: Health & Human Sexuality

1 course unit

Broadly, this course is designed to give an overview of human sexuality, with an emphasis on health issues related to sexuality. This course is built upon health promotion principles learned throughout the public health major/minor which emphasizes the important influences of knowledge and attitudes upon a person’s behavior. Therefore, sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behavior will be examined in detail through a variety of methods. Particular attention will be given to the enhancement of sexual well-being and the prevention of various sexual health concerns. The knowledge presented in this course is based on the most scientifically-sound and evidence-based information currently available. This course will be taught in both lecture and seminar-style and culminate in an activism proposal and projection in sexual health that utilizes core concepts and skills learned throughout the public health major/minor.
Prerequisite(s): PBH 200, 201 Issues in Public Health , PBH 250 Fundamentals of Epidemiology , and PBH 350 Environmental Health