Research in Human Sexuality

Catalog Description: This elective consists of clinical and/or laboratory research related to human sexuality, and is adaptable to the specific interests of the student and faculty. It involves ongoing research projects in areas such as incest, rape, gender dysphoria, compulsive sexual behavior, sex offenses, and sexual dysfunction. This course will demonstrate the need for research in sex-related areas.

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Required session attendance:

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode:  Schedules vary by type of research. 1 credit = a minimum of 40 hours of work

Direct patient care: No

Consent Requirement:  Arranged. Email the course coordinator at mse@umn.edu to schedule this course.

Course Objectives: Through participation in this course, the student will be able to:

• conceptualize a research question.
• adequately review literature.
• carry out an independent project with proper methodology

Graded Components: Performance Assessment by course director

Grading Scale: P/N