AVAILABILITY: Steve Lazarre is available to speak individually with each student to
ensure adequate understanding of course requirements and to offer assistance and suggestions.
The best times to call are Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM-11:00 PM (Pacific Time) or these same times
on the weekends.
Steve Lazarre has been an intern therapist for over five years providing therapy for individuals,
couples, and families in various non-profit mental health clinics and the Family Services Center
at the former Marine Corp Air Station El Toro. He is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in
psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. His masters degree is from National
University and is in counseling psychology. His bachelor’s degree is from CSU Fullerton in
psychology with a minor in sociology. He is a graduate student affiliate of the American
Psychological Association, a pre-licensed member of the California Association of Marriage and
Family Therapists, and a student member of the Orange County Psychological Association.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Human Sexuality (CH520) is an eight week online course that presents an overview of biological,
behavioral, environmental, and sociological factors concerning human sexuality. Topics will
cover the basics of human anatomy, sexual cycles/phases, the family life cycle, gender identity,
gender roles, an understanding of sexual research, sexual orientation, health education, and the
importance of communication. Special topics may include types of love, relationships, attraction,
sexual dysfunctions and disorders, religion, ethics, politics, personal morality, sexual abuse,
pornography, sexual exploitation and harassment, abuse, society's current attitudes about sex,
the law, sexually transmitted diseases, sex and the media, and ways to teach and develop
personal sexual values.
TOPICS:
I. The Basics of Human Sexuality
II. Sexuality and the Life Cycle
III. A Biopsychosocial Historical Examination of Human Sexuality
IV. Types of Love, Attraction, Roles, and Relationships
V. Human Sexuality and Religion, Ethics, Politics, and Sexual Orientation
VI. Improving Sexual Relations
VII. The Role of Human Sexuality: The Workplace, Media, and the Law
VIII. An Examination of Sexual Education
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
I. The Basics of Human Sexuality
To know the main sexual differences between male and female anatomy.
To understand the biological sexual components
To learn about the phases of the sexual cycle and what occurs in each phase for men and
women
II. Sexuality and the Life Cycle
To have a greater understanding about the social and biological implications of
menstruation and menopause
To understand the sexual life cycle in social/behavioral contexts from childhood to
adulthood
To be aware of the social complexities of human sexuality in modern life
III. A Biopsychosocial Historical Examination of Human Sexuality
To understand how historical events impact the current practice of human sexuality
To be aware of several diverse theoretical examinations of human sexuality
To examine the impact of social institutions on human sexuality
To find ways to adapt powerful social forces to create positive solutions within the various
health care fields
IV. Types of Love, Attraction, Roles, and Relationships
To understand the relationship between sex and love
To be aware of the many different types of relationships
To have the opportunity to explore the different dynamics that couples have in sexual
relationships
To explore and search for a personal definition of love that best suits your personal values
V. Human Sexuality and Religion, Ethics, Politics, and Sexual Orientation
To be able to identify and help correct the misleading, double messages, and clarity of
the role of politics in human sexuality
To examine the issues and impacts of homosexuality and bisexuality
To understand the impact that religion and personal ethics can have on a patient's
disclosure, treatment, participation, and trust when dealing with issues of human sexuality
VI. Improving Sexual Relations
To examine the health and breakdown of intimate relationships
To be able to know how to best refer, or to actually treat various relationship problems
To be able to identify potentially dangerous sexual relationships, behaviors, fantasies, and
urges
VII. The Role of Human Sexuality: The Workplace, Media, and the Law
To explore the boundaries of sexual exploitation or sexual harassment in the workplace
To examine the positive and negative influences of the media
To be able to identify and describe sexual abuse and how to prevent and deal with its result
To identify and to develop new insights about the complicated issue of prostitution
VIII. An Examination of Sexual Education
To explore the current methods of sexual education
To be able to be familiar with, identify, and discuss sexually transmitted diseases, and to
be able to utilize practical applications which encourage others to increase awareness and
prevention of these diseases.
To understand how to critique and interpret basic research involving sexually transmitted
diseases.
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION
Hyde, J. S. & DeLamater, J. D. (2000). Understanding Human Sexuality (7th Ed.). Boston:
McGraw-Hill. ISBN #: 0073662046
