Gender Psychology explores the complex, yet fascinating individual, familial, and societal interaction with gender. Masculinity, femininity, and sexuality are pivotal topics in our development as human beings. For many individuals, gender is not merely a defining trait, but a confusing, tumultuous topic that causes a multitude of stress and grief. Gender Psychology can trace its roots to the feminist movement of the 1970s, where gender issues where brought to the forefront in public media, universities, and social groups.
Masters programs in Gender Psychology are designed to teach students how to engage psychological disorders relating to gender in a professional, caring, and systematic way. The curriculum examines the physiological, psychological, social, and cultural variables that are connected with sexual identity and human sexuality. Gender psychologists are trained to treat sexual issues such as sexuality, therapy, and sexual problems; psychology of women; psychology of gender; and psychology of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Clients. Prerequisites for these programs include a bachelors degree, letter of recommendation, and statement of purpose. Graduates work as therapists in private practice or in small clinics and large hospitals, social workers, professors, and secondary school counselors. Those driven to care for those who are seriously confused and in need are drawn to these programs.