Master's Degree Programs

University of Arkansas Program in Health Science, Fayetteville, AR

The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University Program in Human Sexuality Studies, San Francisco, CA

University of Kansas Department of Psychology, Lawrence, KS

University of Minnesota Department of Family Social Science, St. Paul, MN

Hofstra University Interdisciplinary Studies / Marriage and Family Counseling, New York, NY

New York University - Department of Health Studies, New York, NY

Widener University Human Sexuality Education Progran School of Human Service Professions, Wayne, PA

Goddard College Department of Psychology and Counseling Psychology, Plainfield, VT

University of Sydney Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia

University of Guelph Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

University of Quebec Deparment of Sexology, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Jiangxi Normal University Sexology Education, Education Science College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China

University of Haifa Department of Psychology, Haifa, Israel

National University of Long-Distance Learning Program in Human Sexuality, Madrid, Spain

Porterbrook Clinic, Sheffield Community Health Services, Sheffield, England, UK


Arkansas - U.S.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

PROGRAM IN HEALTH SCIENCE

Fayetteville, AR

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

University of Arkansas

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Program in Health Science

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Coursework in sexuality, research projects, grants, graduate assistantships

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To offer academic degree options in health science, opportunities for sexuality coursework, research,

work with teacher-forming and school-based programming

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

M.S. - 3.0 undergrad GPA, assistantships competitive (Ph.D. students generally receive preference)

Ph.D. - 1500 GRE, 3.5 on graduate coursework, assistantships are competitive

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

M.S. - Varies depending on option, minimum 33 hours, includes independent research project and

written comprehensive exam

Ph.D. - Varies, but minimum of 96 grad hours, dissertation, written and oral comprehensive exam

DEGREE CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.S./Ph.D. in Health Science

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

NCATE

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

English language

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Michael Young, Ph.D.

MAILING ADDRESS:

Program in Health Science
HP 326A
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

PHONE (+ international code):

+1(501)575-5639

FAX:

+1(501)575-6401

EMAIL:

meyoung@comp.uark.edu

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.uark.edu/depts/hepoinfo/


California - U.S.

THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY OF

HUMAN SEXUALITY

San Francisco, CA

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

N/A

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Degree and certificate programs in human sexuality and sexuality-related areas

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To develop sexology and educate and professionally train sexologists, and develop their expertise in science of sexual behavior in all its aspects

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Most students have graduate training when they enter, many professionally involved in human sexuality field or related helping professions

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements for the various professional and degree programs vary and are set forth in catalog (see below), minimum of two or three weeks per trimester required to be spent at The Institute

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A. in Human Sexuality, Public Health, D.Ed., Ph.D., Doctor of Human Sexuality

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Office of Private Postsecondary Education of the CA department of Education, Accrediting Commission of Higher Education, National Association of Private Nontraditional Schools and Colleges

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Current students include teachers, ministers, writers, physicians, social workers, nurses, psychologists and others, are from all over the world - a multilingual mix (in itself a learning experience), and many can continue professional education without leaving present employment

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Registrar

MAILING ADDRESS:

The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality
1523 Franklin St.
San Francisco, CA 94109

PHONE (+ international code):

+1(415)928-1133

FAX:

EMAIL:

info@iashs.edu

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.iashs.edu


California - U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

PROGRAM IN HUMAN SEXUALITY STUDIES

San Francisco, CA

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

San Francisco State University

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Program in Human Sexuality Studies

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Advanced degree prospective (2000) in human sexuality studies, minor in human sexuality studies or in gay, lesbian and bisexual studies

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

Program - to provide knowledge about processes, variations in: sexual functions and reproduction, intimate relationships, sexual and gender role development and behavior, social, cultural, historical and moral contexts of sex and love; to provide opportunity to gain basic knowledge, awareness of attitudes and skills for counseling, teaching and conducting research

Interdisciplinary minor in Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Studies - to develop skills to delineate, analyze, examine meanings associated with homosexuality in various contexts, related issues of mixed-gender and cross-gender roles and practices

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Standard University Admission Requirements, M.A. - 3.0 GPA in major, 2 letters of recommendation

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Minor - 24-26 undergraduate units, declaration not necessary prior to enrollment in courses M.A. - 30 units, including required core seminars, typically completed in 2 years

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A.

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

California State University

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Gilbert Herdt, Ph.D.

MAILING ADDRESS:

1600 Holloway Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132

PHONE (+ international code):

+1(415)405-3570

FAX:

+1(415)405-0411

EMAIL:

hmsxdept@sfsu.edu

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.sfsu.edu/-hmsxdept


Kansas - U.S.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Lawrence, KS

 

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

University of Kansas

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Psychology

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Coursework in clinical psychology, clinical child psychology

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

Some training in human sexuality for students in clinical programs

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Contact graduate admissions secretary (see below)

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Although we do not have a specific human sexuality program, students may do their thesis, tasks and dissertations in topics related to sexuality

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A., Ph.D. (although no terminal master's students are accepted)

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

APA

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

 

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

M. Lynne Cobler, Graduate Admissions Secretary

MAILING ADDRESS:

Department of Psychology
426 Fraser Hall
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045-2160

PHONE (+ international code):

+1(785)864-4195

FAX:

+1(785)864-5696

EMAIL:

psycgrad@falcon.cc.ukans.edu

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.ukans.edu/-kupsych


Minnesota - U.S.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SOCIAL SCIENCE

St. Paul, MN

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

University of Minnesota

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Family Social Science

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Advanced courses in family social science

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To offer specialization in families and sexuality or in marriage and family therapy, including sex therapy, and sexual abuse treatment

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. or B.S. in social/behavioral science area, social work or education; admission into marriage and family therapy program requires M.A. or M.S. in clinical field (family therapy, psychology, social work, etc.)

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Numerous opportunities for sexuality-related coursework, study and research throughout the university, strong emphasis on issues related to gender, sexual orientation and diversity

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A., Ph.D. in family social science, M.F.T. certification for clinical students

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

AAMFT-accredited doctoral program

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

James W. Maddock, Ph.D.

MAILING ADDRESS:

Department of Family Social Science
290 McNeal Hall
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108

PHONE (+ international code):

+1(612)624-1281

FAX:

N/A

EMAIL:

jmaddock@che2.che.umn.edu

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

N/A


New York - U.S.

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES / MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING

New York, NY

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Hofstra University

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Program in Interdisciplinary Studies / Marriage and Family Counseling

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

M.A. degrees in interdisciplinary studies, marriage and family counseling, certificate in family counseling

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To introduce students to graduate-level study of sexuality education, counseling and research, to provide skills necessary to function as marriage and family counselors, for educators and guidance counselors to learn more about family systems, how they impact their students' lives

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

B.A., 900 GRE, three letters of recommendation, personal interviews

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Coursework specific to program, tutorials, M.A.P. is a contract-based independent study

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A.P. in Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling, Certificate in Family Counseling

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Middle States Association

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

M.A.P. program within New College is very interdisciplinary, M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling is within School of Education, undergraduate courses also offered in human sexuality, sexual health, women's studies, brochures available

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Efrem Rosen, Ph.D.

MAILING ADDRESS:

New College
130 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11550-1090

PHONE (+ international code):

N/A

FAX:

N/A

EMAIL:

N/A

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

N/A


New York - U.S.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STUDIES

New York, NY

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

New York University

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Health Studies

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Professional program in health education: human sexuality education

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To prepare professionals for leadership roles in developing, implementing and evaluating human sexuality education programs

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

For M.A. - B.A. in human service profession, B.A. in other field plus 4 years of human service work experience, 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) undergraduate GPA; for Ph.D. or Ed.D. - M.A. in human service profession, 1000 GRE, 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) GPA undergraduate/graduate coursework, research and publication record, three professional letters of recommendation

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

For M.A. - 45 credits (including courses in professional foundations of health education, human sexuality education specialization, internship, research/evaluation, electives), for Ph.D. or Ed.D. coursework in human sexuality education specialization, including internship, plus required doctoral foundations, cognate, research, seminars

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A., Ph.D., Ed.D.

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Association of American Universities, Middle States Association

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Study abroad opportunities offered, but not a required part of master's or doctoral coursework

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Alyson Taub, Ed.D., Program Director

MAILING ADDRESS:

Department of Health Studies
New York University, 35 W. 4th St. #1200
New York, NY 10012

PHONE (+ international code):

+1(212)995-5780

FAX:

+1(212)995-4192

EMAIL:

alyson.taub@nyu.edu

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.nyu.edu/education/health/healthed/


Pennsylvania - U.S.

WIDENER UNIVERSITY

HUMAN SEXUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAM

SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONS

Wayne, PA

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Widener University

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

School of Human Service Professions, Center for Education

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Human sexuality education advanced degree program

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To prepare sexuality professionals to teach, consult, conduct research and give counseling and tlierap@, in a variety of settings on complex human sexuality issues

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

B.A., undergraduate/graduate transcripts, completed application form with $25 fee, 2 letters of recommendation, personal interview

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

41-45 credits, including practicum, fieldwork or clinical training, curriculum focuses on teaching, research and counseling/therapy, combines extensive coursework, fieldwork and clinical experience under -uidance of experienced sexuality professionals, practice coupled with strong scholarly base to enable proficiency in multicultural and diverse situations

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.Ed. in Human Sexuality Education, (prospective) Ed.D. in Human Sexuality

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Widener University - Middle States Association, School of Human Service Professions; Center for Education - Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration, PA - Department of Education, PA Private School Board

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Program encourages diverse student body, including working professionals, program includes clinical component to sexuality education

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

William R. Stayton, Th.D., Program Coordinator

MAILING ADDRESS:

987 Old Eagle School Rd. #719
Wayne, PA 19087-1708

PHONE (+ international code):

+1(610)971-0700

FAX:

+1(610)971-0144

EMAIL:

William.R.Stayton@widener.edu

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.widener.edu


Vermont - U.S.

GODDARD COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

Plainfield, VT

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Goddard College

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Psychology and Counseling Psychology

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Advanced degree in counseling psychology with concentration in sexual orientation

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To study, research and work clinically with issues of sexual orientation as orientation addresses the expanding need for more specialized education in principles and concepts related to sexual orientation and training in counseling skills germane to such issues

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

See Website

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to general requirements for M.S. program, 9 specialized courses, required internship and thesis will focus on issues of sexual orientation

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in sexual orientation

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

NEASC, Council of Applied Master's Programs in Psychology (CAMPP)

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

This low-residency program consists of intensive on-campus residencies and directed, independent studies off campus and is based on an extended relationship between students and their faculty advisor, while working with other faculty and students on coursework developed for their individualized plan of study

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Admissions Office

MAILING ADDRESS:

Goddard College

123 Pitkin Rd.

Plainfield, VT 05667

 

PHONE (+ international code):

+1(800)468-4888

FAX:

+1(802)454-1029

EMAIL:

Admissions@earth.goddard.edu

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.goddard.edu


Other Countries - Australia

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

 

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

University of Sydney

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Public Health and Community Medicine

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Advanced degree program in sexual health medicine

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To provide medical practitioners with understanding of global epidemiology of STDs and HIV, and with appropriate communication and clinical skills to be able to diagnose and manage STDS, HIV and other genitourinary conditions, to emphasize the importance of lifelong leaning and health promotion

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Information through contact person (see below)

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Coursework, emphasis on importance of clinical, laboratory, public health, research and behavioral aspects, M.M. is a two-year program

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

Master of Medicine, Diploma of Medicine

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

University of Sydney, nationally and commonwealth approved

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

English

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Claudia Estcourt, M.D., Program Coordinator

MAILING ADDRESS:

Academic Unit of Sexual Health Medicine
Sydney Hospital, GPO Box 1614
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia

PHONE (+ international code):

+61(2)382-7420

FAX:

+61(2)382-7425

EMAIL:

cestcour@mail.usyd.edu.au

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.health.usyd.edu.au


Other Countries - Australia

CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Perth, Western Australia

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Curtin University of Technology

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Division of Health Sciences

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Sexology Program:

PostGraduate Diploma of Forensic Sexology
Master of Forensic Sexology
Master of Sexology
Ph.D. Sexology

NAME / TITLE:

Dr Gabrielle Morrissey

MAILING ADDRESS:

Division of Health Sciences
Curtin University of Technology
PO BOX U 1987 Perth
Western Australia 6845

PHONE (+ international code):

+61 08 9266 3662

FAX:

 

EMAIL:

G.Morrissey@curtin.edu.au

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.sexology.health.curtin.edu.au


Other Countries - Canada

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY RELATIONS AND APPLIED NUTRITION

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

University of Guelph

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Advanced and doctoral degrees in family relations and human development, with choice of emphasis on child and adolescent development, social and personality development, parent-child relations, social gerontology, human sexuality, family roles and relations, marriage and family therapy

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To develop interdisciplinary breadth, professional competency and specialization in area of emphasis, to make the best use of students' interests and prior experience

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. or B.S. or honors degree, or equivalent, in almost any field, 3.5 (on 4.0 scale) GPA in last two years. apply by February 1 of any year, information through contact person (see below)

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Depends on program, information through contact person (see below)

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.Sc., Ph.D.

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

University of Guelph, AAAMFT - master's program

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Graduate Coordinator

MAILING ADDRESS:

Department of Family Relationsand Applied Nutrition
University of Guelph
Guelph ON N1G 2W1
Canada

PHONE (+ international code):

+1 (519) 824-4120, ext. 3582

FAX:

+1(519)827-66-0691

EMAIL:

bryan@uoguelph.ca

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.uoguelph.ca/FAMILY/


Other Countries - Canada

UNIVERSITY OF QUEBEC

DEPARTMENT OF SEXOLOGY

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

University of Quebec

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Sexology

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Degrees in sexology

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To develop interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in sexology to prepare students for careers in the field of education and prevention in schools, health, social and community agencies or to pursue an M.A. in sex therapy, sex research or in advanced sex education (program elaboration and evaluation)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. College degree or age 22 with relevant experience

M.A. B.A. in sexology or in another relevant discipline

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. 90 credits, 12 of which are for practica

M.A. 45 credits, 12 of which are for clinical work under supervision

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

B.A. in Sexology, M.A. in Sexology

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

University of Quebec

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

French

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Robert Gemme, Ph.D.

MAILING ADDRESS:

Department of Sexology
University of Quebec - Montreal
CP 8888 succ, Centre-Ville
Montreal PQ H3C 3P8
Canada

PHONE (+ international code):

+1 (514) 987-3000, ext. 4453

FAX:

+1(514)987-6787

EMAIL:

gemme.robert@uquam.ca

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

N/A


Other Countries - China

JIANGXI NORMAL UNIVERSITY

SEXOLOGY EDUCATION

EDUCATION SCIENCE COLLEGE

Nanchang, Jiangxi, China

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Jiangxi Normal University at Nanchang, Province of Jiangxi

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Education Science College

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Three-year advanced degree program in sexology

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To train students to become specialists skilled in scientific research and academic exchange

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. or B.S., postgraduate diploma, or equivalent, in medicine, or relevant experience in clinical setting, hygiene or health care

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Coursework in theories and systems of modem psychology, sexual psychology, sexual physiology and anatomy, sexual medicine, consultation and psychotherapy, psychological hygiene and mental health. psychological statistics and assessment, public psychology, thesis, including oral defense

DEGREE CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A. in Sexology

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Jiangxi Educational Committee

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Chinese, English

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Professor leiliangxin, Dean

MAILING ADDRESS:

Sexology Department
Education Science College
Jiangxi Normal University
Nanchang, Jiangxi 330027
China

PHONE (+ international code):

+86(791)850-6034

FAX:

N/A

EMAIL:

xuweni@263.net

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

N/A


Other Countries - Israel

UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Haifa, Israel

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

University of Haifa

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Department of Psychology

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

M.A. degree in clinical psychology, elective focus on human sexuality

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To prepare students in areas recognized as required to become clinical psychologists in Israel, to introduce students to human sexual functions, dysfunctions and treatments

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. in psychology, two letters of reference, personal interview, +90th percentile for GRE/GPA equivalents preferred

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of all required courses, electives in sexuality including supervised practicum, papers and exams (written in English)

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A. in Clinical Psychology, eligibility for Israeli Ministry of Health Certification (after two-year clinical internship)

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Israeli Committee of Higher Education, Israeli Psychological Council, Israeli Ministry of Education

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Lectures in Hebrew, readings primarily in English, written papers and exams in English, coursework focuses on gender issues, sexuality and therapy

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Marilyn P. Safir, Ph.D.

MAILING ADDRESS:

Department of Psychology
University of Haifa
Haifa 31905
Israel

PHONE (+ international code):

+972(4)824-0929

FAX:

+972 (4) 824-0966

EMAIL:

msafir@psy.haifa.ac.il

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

N/A


Other Countries - Spain

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LONG-DISTANCE LEARNING

PROGRAM IN HUMAN SEXUALITY

Madrid, Spain

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Universidad Nacional de Education a Distancia

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

N/A

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Twp-year advanced degree program in human sexuality

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To expose students to multidisciplinary content with a sociocultural emphasis

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. or B.S., licenciados, or equivalent

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Coursework in 10 subject areas, 5 per year, assignments and a paper for each, final examination

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.A. in Human Sexuality, Master en Sexualidad Humana, credit worth 50 National University credits

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

Universidad Nacional de Education a Distancia

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

Primarily Spanish

 

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Jose Antonio Nieto, Ph.D.

MAILING ADDRESS:

Serrano Jo Ver 5, 6
28015 Madrid
Spain

PHONE (+ international code):

+34(91)541-7132

FAX:

+34(91)541-7265

EMAIL:

N/A

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

N/A


Other Countries - United Kingdom

PORTERBROOK CLINIC

SHEFFIELD COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

Sheffield, England, UK

NAME OF OVERALL ORGANIZATION / ACADEMIC INSTITUTION:

Porterbrook Clinic

NAME OF INSTITUTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUBUNIT SPONSORING OPPORTUNITY:

Sheffield Community Health Services

NAME OF OPPORTUNITY:

Two-year advanced degree program in psychotherapy for the treatment of sexual dysfunction

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

To train students to become psychotherapists or sex therapists, to examine medical understanding of sexual dysfunction

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. or B.S., first level degree, or equivalent, counseling training, health qualification, experience working with sexual difficulties

PERFORMANCE / COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Coursework and practical skill acquisition, therapy hours in clinic and own service, one day per week for two years, clients provided for you first year

DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / ENDORSEMENT GRANTED OR TO BE EARNED (if any):

M.Sc., Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

ORGANIZATION ENDORSED / ACCREDITED / APPROVED BY (e.g., governmental agency, regulatory agency, professional organization endorsement, etc.):

BASRT

OTHER (This section can include language of instruction and any other information of interest.):

English

CONTACT PERSON:

NAME / TITLE:

Ruth Hallam-Jones

MAILING ADDRESS:

Porterbrook Clinic
Woofindin Rd.
Sheffield
S IO 3TL England
United Kingdom

PHONE (+ international code):

+44(114)271-6671

FAX:

+44(114)271-6893

EMAIL:

porterbk@netcomuk.co.uk

PROGRAM WEBSITE:

www.netcomuk.co.uk/-porterbk


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