PSY 5770 - Sexual & GNDR Diversity

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of sexual orientation/identity over the life course from a primarily psychological perspective, emphasizing theoretical and empirical debates over such core issues as the nature and development of sexual orientation; biomedical research on gender and sexual orientation; gender differences in the same-sex sexuality; links between sexual orientation and gender identity; the role of race, class, and ethnicity in the development and expression of same-sex sexuality; cross-cultural differences in same-sex sexuality; sexual, romantic, and family relationships; transgender issues; reparative therapy. A primary emphasis will be the multiple ways in which individuals' experiences of same-sex sexuality, and the impact of same-sex sexuality on social and psychological life, varies according to gender. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+ OR PSY CLEP score of 50+) AND Instructor Consent

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2022 - 08/14/2024 03/01/2021 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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