PSYC 309 is Liberty's undergraduate course in human sexuality from a Christian perspective. Its written work is a 3 to 4-page paper on the elements of healthy sexuality with five external sources, a 6 to 8-page research paper reviewing ten current peer-reviewed articles with applications for counseling, and five forums (a 350-word thread by Friday and two 200-word replies by Monday).
Liberty's catalog lists the course as PSYC 309 Healthy Sexuality, 3 credit hours; Canvas and the course guide file print it as PSYC309.
What PSYC 309 covers
The catalog description: This course provides a foundational understanding of healthy sexuality based on psychological foundations and a biblical worldview. Special attention is given to the biological foundations of sexual development, sexual enrichment, challenges, brokenness, and controversial issues surrounding healthy sexuality.
The course examines human sexuality biologically, psychologically, socially and spiritually, with a focus on healthy sexuality and its place in wholeness and well-being. The text is Balswick and Balswick, Authentic Human Sexuality: An Integrated Christian Approach.
Five exams (400 points) have no guide here. Each week after Week 1 runs Tuesday to Monday, and the final week ends Friday.
Textbook named in the published guide: Balswick & Balswick, Authentic Human Sexuality (2008). Check the current edition in your Canvas section.
PSYC 309 assignments, week by week
Every graded written assignment in the published guide has its own how-to guide below. Quizzes, exams, checklists and class introductions are left out because there is nothing to write.
| Week | Assignment | Points | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discussion Board Forum 1 | 60 | Thread at least 350 words; replies at least 200 words |
| 2 | Discussion Board Forum 2 | 60 | Thread at least 350 words; replies at least 200 words |
| 3 | Discussion Board Forum 3 | 60 | Thread at least 350 words; replies at least 200 words |
| 4 | Perspectives on Sexuality Paper | 100 | 3 to 4 pages, plus title page, abstract and references |
| 5 | Discussion Board Forum 4 | 60 | Thread at least 350 words; replies at least 200 words |
| 6 | Discussion Board Forum 5 | 60 | Thread at least 350 words; replies at least 200 words |
| 7 | Healthy Sexuality Research Paper | 200 | 6 to 8 pages, plus title page, abstract and references |
Week 1: Discussion Board Forum 1
A 350-word thread by Friday citing course materials or research, then two 200-word replies by Monday. How to write PSYC 309 Week 1 Discussion Board Forum 1.
Week 2: Discussion Board Forum 2
A 350-word thread by Friday citing course materials or research, then two 200-word replies by Monday. How to write PSYC 309 Week 2 Discussion Board Forum 2.
Week 3: Discussion Board Forum 3
A 350-word thread by Friday citing course materials or research, then two 200-word replies by Monday. How to write PSYC 309 Week 3 Discussion Board Forum 3.
Week 4: Perspectives on Sexuality Paper
A 3 to 4-page APA paper on the essential elements of healthy sexuality and how they contribute to wholeness and well-being, with 5 external sources. How to write PSYC 309 Week 4 Perspectives on Sexuality Paper.
Week 5: Discussion Board Forum 4
A 350-word thread by Friday citing course materials or research, then two 200-word replies by Monday. How to write PSYC 309 Week 5 Discussion Board Forum 4.
Week 6: Discussion Board Forum 5
A 350-word thread by Friday citing course materials or research, then two 200-word replies by Monday. How to write PSYC 309 Week 6 Discussion Board Forum 5.
Week 7: Healthy Sexuality Research Paper
A 6 to 8-page APA paper on a sexuality topic, reviewing 10 current peer-reviewed articles, comparing them with the course and giving counseling applications. How to write PSYC 309 Week 7 Healthy Sexuality Research Paper.
How PSYC 309 is graded
The published guide totals 1,010 points. The five forums are 60 each (300), the perspectives paper 100, the research paper 200, exams 400 and the checklist 10.
| Graded item | Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Board Forums (5) | 300 |
| Perspectives on Sexuality Paper | 100 |
| Healthy Sexuality Research Paper | 200 |
| Exams (5) | 400 |
| Course Requirements Checklist | 10 |
The published scale puts an A at 900 to 1010 points.
Week timing in the published guide: Each course week (except week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
How to approach PSYC 309
Choose your research paper topic from the course content by Week 4 and begin gathering ten current peer-reviewed articles; the 6 to 8-page paper is due Monday of Week 7.
Forum threads are due Friday and replies Monday, so plan to post early in each forum week.
Questions students ask
What is the PSYC 309 research paper?
A 6 to 8-page APA paper on a sexuality topic from the course, using 10 current peer-reviewed articles, that summarizes each article, compares them with the course material and gives practical applications for counseling, with a title page, abstract and references.
What is the PSYC 309 perspectives paper?
A 3 to 4-page APA paper on the essential elements of healthy sexuality and how they contribute to wholeness and well-being, supported by course content and 5 external sources, with a title page, abstract and references.
Working through PSYC 309 now?
Tell us the week and the assignment. A tutor who knows the course replies with a plan for the draft.