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
Advanced Training In Sexuality Education (ATSE)
ATSE 1 - Curriculum design I
- Development of educational/learning philosophy
- Curriculum and syllabus development, Level 1
- Teaching/training activities
- Pedagogic styles and strategies, Level 1
ATSE 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