The Sexuality Counseling track is primarily for healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, physician assistants, clergy, coaches, somatic professionals, intimacy coordinators, and nurse practitioners. Professionals are able to provide counseling related to questions about sexual functioning, health, problems as well as provide solid up-to-date information. Participants report that after completing the program, they see a strong increase in referrals of patients with sexual difficulties. Some report that they have a greatly expanded role in sexual counseling in their clinics or agencies. One full year of post-graduate work is required.

Minimum Application Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree or higher
  • Medical Professionals: Pre-licensed (e.g., limited license, postgraduate & under supervision, resident) or fully licensed
  • Engagement in counseling: “Counselors assist the client to realistically resolve concerns through the introduction of problem solving techniques of communication as well as providing accurate information and relevant suggestions of specific exercises and techniques in sexual expression. Sexuality counseling is generally short-term and client-centered, focusing on the immediate concern or problem.” (aasect.org)
  • One full year of post graduate counseling work

Completion of this track meets the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) educational requirements for certification as a Sexuality Counselor:

  • Sexual Attitude Reassessment (14 hours): SAR
  • Core Knowledge Areas (90 hours): Core Sexual Health Education (CSHE 1-6)
  • Sex Counselor Training Areas (60 hours): Applied Training in Sex Counselor (ATSCT 1, 3 and ATSC 2, 4)

Registration Closed

The 2026 cohort is full and we are no longer accepting applications. If you are interested in being notified when the application opens for the 2027 cohort, please request to join our mailing list. Thank you!

Track Information

Important Dates

Dates to note before being admitted

  • September 1 - Application opens
  • October 31 - Application deadline for scholarship consideration
  • November 1 - Program begins notifying applicants of admissions status
  • November 15 - Scholarship application opens to those who applied by October 31
  • December 15 - Scholarship application closes
  • 30 days after offer of admission - Enrollment deposit due for admitted participants
  • January 10 - Application closes (or sooner if cohort fills)

Dates to note after being admitted

  • January 31 - Scholarships are awarded
  • February 1 - First installment payment due
  • 30 days before the program starts - Orientation email is sent to admitted applicants
  • June 30 - Deadline for dual track participants to drop Educator track for a refund
Curriculum
Fees

Total cost of the Sexuality Counseling track - $6500

Non-refundable enrollment deposit of $200 is due within 30 days of receiving an offer of admission

Continuing Education Credits

Social Work Continuing Education

The University of Michigan School of Social Work, provider #1212, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/15/2026-5/15/2029.

AASECT

This program meets the requirements for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for up to 225 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. University of Michigan Sexual Health Program, Provider #06-104D. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please visit http://www.aasect.org/

Continuing Medical Education

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of University of Michigan Medical School and University of Michigan School of Social Work. The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 202.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

In total, participants who attend the:

  • Sex Therapy Track can earn up to 165 hours
  • Sex Counseling Track can earn up to 165 hours
  • Sex Education Track can earn up to 165 hours
  • Dual Track Sex Counseling and Education Track can earn up to 225 hours
  • Dual Track Sex Therapy and Education Track can earn up to 225 hours
2025-2026 Calendar

All times Eastern

CourseDateTimeLocation
Orientation/PlenaryFriday, April 4, 20251:00 PM to 5:30 PMLive Online
SAR: Sexual Attitude ReassessmentSaturday, April 5, 20258:00 AM to 4:30 PMLive Online
SAR: Sexual Attitude ReassessmentSunday, April 6, 20258:00 AM to 4:30 PMLive Online
CSHE6: Gender and Sexual OrientationMonday, April 7, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
CSHE6: Gender and Sexual OrientationTuesday, April 8, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
CSHE1: Introduction to Sexual Health - Cultural and Biological UnderpinningsSaturday, May 17, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
CSHE1: Introduction to Sexual Health - Cultural and Biological UnderpinningsSunday, May 18, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
CSHE2: Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective Across the LifespanSaturday, June 21, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
CSHE2: Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective Across the LifespanAvailable Sunday, June 22, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025 Online (Recorded Content)
CSHE5: The Discipline of SexologyAvailable Monday, July 21, 2025 - Sunday, August 17, 2025 Online (Recorded Content)
CSHE3: Sexual Health ProblemsSaturday, September 20, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
CSHE3: Sexual Health ProblemsSunday, September 21, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
ATSCT1: Sex-Related Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Psychosexual Disorders in the Current DSMSaturday, October 25, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
ATSCT1: Sex-Related Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Psychosexual Disorders in the Current DSMSunday, October 26, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
ATSC2: Theory and Methods of Sex-Related CounselingSaturday, December 6, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
ATSC2: Theory and Methods of Sex-Related CounselingSunday, December 7, 20258:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
CSHE4: Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples RelationshipsSaturday, January 10, 20268:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
CSHE4: Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples RelationshipsSunday, January 11, 20268:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
ATSCT3: Theory and Method of Assessment and Treatment of Psychosexual Disorders Related to Chronic IllnessSaturday, March 14, 20268:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
ATSCT3: Theory and Method of Assessment and Treatment of Psychosexual Disorders Related to Chronic IllnessSunday, March 15, 20268:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
ATSC4: Advanced Sexuality Counselor TechniquesMonday, March 16, 20268:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
ATSC4: Advanced Sexuality Counselor TechniquesTuesday, March 17, 20268:00 AM to 5:00 PMLive Online
2026-2027 Calendar

All times Eastern.

Course Date Time Location
Orientation and Plenary Friday, April 24, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Live Online
SAR: Sexual Attitude Reassessment Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Live Online
SAR: Sexual Attitude Reassessment Sunday, April 26, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Live Online
CSHE 6: Introduction to Orientation, Identity, and Expression Monday, April 27, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE 6: Introduction to Orientation, Identity, and Expression Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE 1: Introduction to Sexual Health - Cultural and Biological Underpinnings Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE 1: Introduction to Sexual Health - Cultural and Biological Underpinnings Sunday, May 17, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE 2: Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective Across the Lifespan Saturday, June 20, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE 2: Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective Across the Lifespan Available 5/18/2026 through 6/19/2026 Online (Recorded Content)
CSHE 5: The Discipline of Sexology Available 6/21/2026 through 7/16/2026 Online (Recorded Content)
CSHE 3: Understanding and Supporting Complex Sexual Concerns Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE 3: Understanding and Supporting Complex Sexual Concerns Sunday, August 30, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSCT 1: Clinical Foundations in Sexual Health Treatment Saturday, October 10, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSCT 1: Clinical Foundations in Sexual Health Treatment Sunday, October 11, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE 4: Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples Relationships Saturday, November 14, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE 4: Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples Relationships Sunday, November 15, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSC 2: Boundaries and Treatment in Sexual Health Practice Saturday, January 9, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSC 2: Boundaries and Treatment in Sexual Health Practice Sunday, January 10, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSCT 3: The Impact of Illness: Addressing Sexual Health in Clinical Practice Saturday, March 13, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSCT 3: The Impact of Illness: Addressing Sexual Health in Clinical Practice Sunday, March 14, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSC 4: Sexuality Counselor Techniques in Practice Monday, March 15, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSC 4: Sexuality Counselor Techniques in Practice Tuesday, March 16, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
2027-2028 Calendar

All times Eastern.

Course Date Time Location
Orientation and Plenary Friday, April 16, 2027 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Live Online
SAR | Sexual Attitude Reassessment Saturday, April 17, 2027 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Live Online
SAR | Sexual Attitude Reassessment Sunday, April 18, 2027 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Live Online
CSHE6 | Introduction to Orientation, Identity, and Expression Monday, April 19, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE6 | Introduction to Orientation, Identity, and Expression Tuesday, April 20, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE1 | Introduction to Sexual Health - Cultural and Biological Underpinnings Saturday, May 15, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE1 | Introduction to Sexual Health - Cultural and Biological Underpinnings Sunday, May 16, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE2 | Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective Across the Lifespan Monday, May 17, 2027 - Friday, June 4, 2027 Online (Recorded Content)
CSHE2 | Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health - A Biopsychosocial Perspective Across the Lifespan Saturday, June 5, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE5 | The Discipline of Sexology Sunday, June 6, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027 Online (Recorded Content)
CSHE3 | Understanding and Supporting Complex Sexual Concerns Saturday, August 14, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE3 | Understanding and Supporting Complex Sexual Concerns Sunday, August 15, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE4 | Intimacy and Sexuality in Relationships Saturday, August 28, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
CSHE4 | Intimacy and Sexuality in Relationships Sunday, August 29, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSCT1 | Clinical Foundations in Sex Health Treatment Saturday, November 6, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSCT1 | Clinical Foundations in Sex Health Treatment Sunday, November 7, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSC2 | Boundaries and Treatment in Sexual Health Practice Saturday, December 4, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSC2 | Boundaries and Treatment in Sexual Health Practice Sunday, December 5, 2027 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSCT3 | The Impact of Illness: Addressing Sexual Health in Clinical Practice Saturday, March 4, 2028 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSCT3 | The Impact of Illness: Addressing Sexual Health in Clinical Practice Sunday, March 5, 2028 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSC4 | Sexuality Counselor Techniques in Practice Monday, March 6, 2028 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online
ATSC4 | Sexuality Counselor Techniques in Practice Tuesday, March 7, 2028 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Live Online