Designing Sexual Health Education Curriculum

3 units

In this course, students will design and implement holistic, gender-neutral/gender-inclusive sex education sessions for individuals who wish to deepen their knowledge on sexuality. The class is designed to improve sexual self-efficacy, as well as to develop expertise in teaching sexuality education. It will provide participants with opportunities for engaging in intergroup dialogue, expanding knowledge of sexuality, developing skills in creating learning experiences, clarifying values and attitudes toward sexuality and gender, and enhancing shared social support around positive sexuality. Students will adapt evidenced-based sexuality education programs to the populations with which they will be working. The first few weeks of the semester, students will concentrate on developing skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to teach sexuality education and peer counseling. While continuing their own study in sexuality education, during the following weeks, students will facilitate small groups of undergrad students. The course involves three hours of class time and up to two hours of practice teaching time each week. Students and their participants will read articles, journal, and participate in brief homework exercises weekly. Students may also enroll for supervision hours for American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists ​(AASECT) certification as sexuality educators.