Sexuality Education

Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR)

• Process-oriented seminar using lecture, media, experiential methods, activities, and small group discussions
• Explores attitudes, values, feelings, and beliefs about sexuality and how these impact their professional interactions.

Core Sexual Health Education (CSHE)

CSHE 1 - Introduction to Sexual Health—Cultural and Biological Underpinnings

• Sex and Sexuality
• The foundations of Sexuality in History, Culture, and Religion
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Sexuality across the Lifespan

CSHE 2 - Medical and Developmental Aspects of Sexual Health—A Biopsychosocial Perspective across the Lifespan

• Menstruation, Conception, Pregnancy/Pregnancy Options, Birth, Menopause
• Sexually Transmitted Infections & Safer Sex Practices
• Conditions impacting sexual and reproductive function for men and women - substance abuse, injury/disability, chronic illness, and medication for illness 

CSHE 3 - Sexual Health Problems

• Sexual Dysfunction
• Sexual Variations and Disorders
• Criminal Sexual Behavior
• Trauma
• Pornography
• Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity
• Sexual Harassment

CSHE 4 - Intimacy and Sexuality in Couples Relationships

• Patterns - "Hooking Up" to "Getting Hitched"
• Same Sex Relationships
• Alternative Lifestyles
• Love and Attraction
• Intimacy
• Common Sexual Challenges in Relationships
• Couples Therapy for Sexual Challenges

CSHE 5 - The Discipline of Sexology

• History of Sexual Research
• Landmark Studies
• Application of Psychological Theories to Sexual Issues
• History of Sexual Education in North America
• Emergence of Sex Therapy as a Specialization
• Professional Organizations 

CSHE 6 - Gender and Sexual Orientation

• Gender Identity and Roles
• Sexual Orientation

Training In Sexuality Education (TSE)

TSE 1 - Curriculum design I

• Development of educational/learning philosophy
• Curriculum and syllabus development, Level 1
• Teaching/training activities
• Pedagogic styles and strategies, Level 1

TSE 2 - Curriculum design II

• Semester-long consultation culminating in weekend course
• Development of educational/learning philosophy
• Curriculum and syllabus development, Level 2
• Teaching/training activities
• Pedagogic styles and strategies, Level 2

TSE 3 - Sexual Health Education Skills

• Navigating sensitive issues
• Incorporating affect in sexual health education
• Developing pedagogical skills for trauma informed sexuality education
• Introduction to the cultural literacy of sexual health networks

Total cost of the Sexuality Educator track - $5300

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

Pay in full

• $5100

Installments

• $1700 first installment due February 1
• $1700 second installment due July 1
• $1700 third installment due December 1

Cohort 2023-2024 Calendar

Cohort 2024-2025 Calendar

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