AboutCynthia Wolfe Expertise Let me help you with questions about adult education and continuing education programs. If you are looking for a program or have questions about adult education in general, I can guide you. If you are a teacher looking for new ideas or methods, I can help. I have resources and ideas to share. I am a member of the National Business Education Association (NBEA), a professional organization devoted to the recognition that business education competencies are essential for all individuals in today's fast-changing society.
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Question I'm Angela Hollowell and I'm 15 years old. I want to pursue a major that will allow me to become both a Sexpert and Relationship Expert. I've always wanted to be in the psychology field. I want to pursue a majors in sexology and psychology. Could you find me any schools in the U.S. that offer both? Alot of schools don't offer sexology so in that case gynecology will suffice. Thanks in advance for all your help.
Angela
Answer Hello Angela,
It's good to see that you are thinking about your college and career. Asking questions is a great way to find out information. Be careful that you do not lock yourself into one path or another as you have plenty of time to discover what your passions are. Most schools that offer psychology and sociology degrees have units in the coursework on human sexuality.
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?
Curtin University of Technology in Sydney received the "Award for Excellence & Innovation in Sexuality Education" in 2007. A quick review of their website (http://www.publichealth.curtin.edu.au/html/areasofstudy_s.htm) reveals a forensic sexology program that sounds interesting.
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 at your age. However, you have lots of time to think about what your life's work might be. Keep up your grades and you will have many options to choose from.
