MFT 582 - Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions

Prerequisite, marriage and family therapy major. Students examine normal sexual functioning and common types of sexual dysfunctions from a relational and systemic perspective. Students learn counseling techniques effective in the development of satisfactory sexual functioning with particular emphasis given to gender, culture and social differences in human sexuality. The interaction between physiological, psychological and social-cultural variables associated with sexual behavior and gender are emphasized in the course. Considerations of research, theory, and the application of knowledge in the prevention and remediation of dysfunctions related to human sexuality will be emphasized. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits