If I need to cancel, how should I do it?
Please view our policies page for cancellation information.
What do I need to write in my personal statement?
We ask that your personal statement include the following:
1. Your personal and/ or professional journey that brought you to the field of sexual health
2. What you hope to do with your training in sexual health
3. Why you are choosing the SHCP
Where can I find the course schedule?
For all cohort-based programs, the schedule for each cohort is listed on the program website in Eastern time.
For self-paced programs, you are usually able to start the course within 1-2 business days of registering. The schedule for live Q&A or webinar sessions will be listed on the course site, and you can opt to attend whichever date(s) best fit your schedule.
Am I required to attend all live sessions?
Yes. Please check the schedule for the times you are expected to be signed on. All times listed are in Eastern time.
What is the difference between a post-test/quiz and an evaluation?
Completion of a post-test (or an appropriate equivalent) is required for any online course to ensure participants are attentive in the online learning environment. The post-test is designed to assess your learning. The evaluation for the courses is intended to provide feedback to the organizers and presenters about the quality of the presentation, and evaluations are required for all CE courses.
What is the difference between the Therapy and Counseling tracks?
The Therapy Track is intended for professionals with a mental health license, while the Counseling Track is intended for healthcare and other professionals who may provide counseling to clients/patients around sexual health and functioning.
Would it be okay for me to attend just one class rather than enrolling in the entire University of Michigan Sexual Health Certificate Program?
No. The Sexual Health Certificate Program is a cohort-style program, and participants matriculate together and remain together throughout the program. Program courses are not available as separate individual courses.
Will there be readings/assignments between sessions of the Sexual Health Certificate Program?
Yes, there are assignments, but these vary based on the course content and the instructors' preference. All online courses require successful completion of a post-test/quiz in addition to any other assignments.
When should I apply to the Sexual Health Certificate Program?
As soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the program fills several months before the cohort starts.
When is my first payment due for the Sexual Health Certificate Program?
A $200 non-refundable deposit is due at enrollment. The first program installment is due February 1st of the year the program starts.