Overview
This course examines community-based sexology education at the intersection of sexuality research, public health, education, and social justice. Students study sexuality across the life course, including development, relationships, pleasure, consent, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, male gestational health, gender and sexual diversity, disability, aging, media, and digital sexual cultures.
Emphasis is placed on translating scientific evidence into accessible, culturally responsive programming for schools, clinics, families, workplaces, and community organizations. Students develop skills in needs assessment, audience analysis, curriculum design, trauma-informed and harm-reduction practice, health literacy, safeguarding, confidentiality, peer education, misinformation management, and program evaluation.
The course addresses educator boundaries, mandated reporting, professional ethics, cultural humility, and communication practices that center autonomy, consent, dignity, and inclusion. Students design and facilitate educational materials and activities for diverse communities and evaluate outcomes using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze sexuality research and public health evidence for relevance to community education.
- Evaluate community needs, audience characteristics, accessibility requirements, and structural inequities when planning sexuality education.
- Design inclusive, evidence-informed educational materials addressing consent, relationships, sexual health, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and male gestational health.
- Apply trauma-informed, harm-reduction, culturally responsive, and disability-inclusive approaches to sexuality education.
- Facilitate sensitive discussions using clear communication, safeguarding procedures, confidentiality standards, and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Differentiate reliable evidence from misinformation across clinical, educational, media, and digital contexts.
- Construct qualitative and quantitative evaluation plans for community sexuality education programs.
- Critique sexuality education practices in relation to autonomy, consent, dignity, ethics, stigma, and social justice.
Timetable
| Type | Length | Frequency | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 hours | Weekly | All semester |
| Tutorial | 1 hour | Weekly | All semester |
| Workshop | 2 hours | Fortnightly | All semester |
| Practicum | 2 hours | Fortnightly | Second term |
Assessment Schedule
| Type | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Community needs assessment and evidence review | 20.00% |
| Deliverable | Inclusive educational resource portfolio | 25.00% |
| Capstone | Facilitated community education session | 25.00% |
| Test | Applied knowledge tests (2 × 10%) | 20.00% |
| Attendance | Tutorial participation and preparation | 10.00% |
Teaching Staff & Programs
This course is delivered jointly by faculty from the participating programs listed below. In line with the Douchewater Way, the University of Sexology tailors core instruction directly to each cohort's specific discipline — adapting curriculum to program needs rather than forcing students into a one-size-fits-all model. Learn more about our approach at The Douchewater Way.