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Question Okay so im a freshman in High School and i want to be a sexologist but my granny says that i dont even know what it is. Yet ever since i was little i've always wanted to do it but i just havent said anything about it till today. So what do i do? And I would like to know what kind of choices i have for the years to come.
Answer Hello Jazminne,
This is an interesting question. Sexology is the study of human sexuality, encompassing many disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology and even criminology. Sexology is a observative study of human relationships. Because the field crosses disciplines, you must determine which aspect of the science is your primary focus. Ultimately, sexology is the study of mental and physical relationships. Are you interested in psychological characteristics? the physical functions? sexually transmitted diseases? criminal sexual impulses? research? therapy? anthropology? sociology?
Louisiana State University (LSU) has an undergraduate independent study program in which students may enroll at any time. Courses are completed by independent and distance learning. Students work at their own pace by submitting a series of assignments and taking one or more examinations. A 3 hour course would be less than $250, a real bargain! Here is a link: http://is.lsu.edu/default.asp
Take a look at the course content for KIN 2600 Human Sexuality (an example of this type of course):
Sexuality and You
Cultural-Historical Aspects of Sexuality and Sex Research
Sexual Ethics, Morality, and the Law
Sexual Anatomy, Response and Arousal
Sexual Hormones and Fertility Control
Conception, Pregnancy and Birth
Sexual Communication and Techniques of Sexual Arousal
Masculinity and Femininity
Sexuality Through the Life Cycle
Homosexuality
Family Living
Sexual Dysfunction and Therapy
Sexual Diseases
Forcible Sexual Behavior
Sexual Consumerism.
Most colleges have human sexuality courses in their course list, but for obvious reasons they embed them in psychology programs.
It's not too early to think about college even as a freshman. However, you have lots of time to think about what your life's work might be. Keep you your grades and you will have many options to choose from.
