MMFT 610 Human Sexuality in Therapy

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

This course examines human sexuality through a systemic and relational lens, focusing on its impact on individuals, couples, and families. The student will explore the physiological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of sexuality, along with evidence-based interventions for sexual health concerns in relational therapy. Topics include sexual development across the lifespan, common sexual dysfunctions, ethical and legal considerations in sex therapy, and the integration of faith-based perspectives in MFT practice.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (5)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread of at least 300 words in response to the provided topic for each discussion. In addition to the thread, the student will post 2 replies of at least 150-200 words to their classmates or instructor. Each reply must include 1 strength and 1 weakness found in the peer’s thread. Each thread must contain at least 2 scholarly citations, and each reply must contain at least 1 scholarly citation cited in current APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last 5 years. Acceptable sources include journal articles, the textbook, the Bible, etc. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

The student will write a 6–8-page research paper (not including the cover page, abstract, and reference page) in current APA format that focuses on the theology of healthy sexual development from a Christian worldview. The paper must include the following sections: Biblical and theological perspectives on healthy sexuality, healing of sexual wounds with an exploration of 1 method for assessment and treatment, a summary of the student’s personal theology of sexuality, and a conclusion. The paper must reference at least 8 scholarly resources in addition to the course textbooks and Scripture. (CLO: B, C)  

The student will research a specific area of interest in the area of human sexuality or sexual dysfunction and write an 8-10 page paper (not including title page, reference page, or appendix) in current APA style that summarizes the topic, societal and cultural impact of the selected issue, Christian worldview of the topic, and appropriate clinical and spiritual responses to the issue. The student will cite at least 10 outside scholarly resources that have been published within the last 5 years. Resources can include books, agencies, treatment centers, etc. The paper should include the following sections listed with level one headings: Introduction, area of interest, description of the area/issue of interest, societal and cultural impact, Christian worldview of the topic, clinical and spiritual responses, conclusion, and appendix: resource list. At the end of the paper, the student will provide an appendix with a resource list listing at least 10 resources specific to the area of interest. The resources should be organized by categories and each resource should provide a name of the resource, how to access the resource, and a brief summary of the resource. See the Assignment Instructions for more information. (CLO: B, C, D)

Quiz: Final

The Quiz: Final will be open-book/open-notes, will contain 25 true/false and multiple-choice questions, will allow for 1 attempt, and have a 1-hour time limit. (CLO: A, B, C)

Quiz: Dispositions Reflection

The student will rate him/herself on the nine dispositions required for this program. The quiz will contain 9 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay question and is limited to 1 hour. The student is allowed 1 attempt to complete the quiz.