SOCY 2220 Intimate Matters: Sexuality, Sexual Health, and Society
Intimate Matters: Sexuality, Sexual Health, and Societyis an interdisciplinary undergraduate course that examines sexual health through the complementary lenses of health science and social analysis. Students explore human sexual anatomy and physiology, evidence-based health promotion, and disease prevention alongside the cultural, institutional, and structural forces that shape sexual identity and health outcomes. Drawing on scientific literature, public health frameworks, faith-based perspectives, and personal narratives, students develop the scientific literacy and sociological imagination needed to evaluate sexual health information critically and understand how broader social forces shape well-being across diverse communities.
Course overview
- Department
- Sociology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Sociology: Sociology electives (18 credits, generally six courses) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)