Human Sexuality Certificate Online

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Admission GPA

3.0+
Total Credits

12
Format

Fully online
Related Credentials

Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health
Cost

$936 per credit

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Why Earn a Human Sexuality Certificate?

For working counselors and clinicians, the Human Sexuality (HSEX) certificate provides the latest research and insights to your practice. For educators and advocates, this program will add specialized knowledge to your toolkit.

The University of Minnesota is committed to providing integrated, patient-centered care across Minnesota, so we’re bringing much needed human sexuality education to a wider professional audience.

Our HSEX certificate is:

Applicable. You’ll learn from experts who are currently working at the cutting edge of this field.
Accessible. You can take the human sexuality certificate online over one academic year. Take courses that may not be offered at your home university or in your country.
In-demand. Human sexuality courses are often left out of standard training for many related jobs.
A career booster. You can earn a promotion or specialize your practice with expertise in this area.

Find the right fit

CCAPS offers a range of graduate programs for students interested in furthering their career in the mental or sexual health space. Compare all of our related degrees and certificates to find the one that works for you.

What Is a Stackable Credential?

This certificate, stacked with either the Sex Therapy Certificate or Transgender and Gender-Diverse Health Certificate, can be applied toward the Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health degree. In order to earn the master's degree and two certificates, you'll need to apply to each program separately. Watch the video to learn more.

Human Sexuality Certificate

Sex Therapy Certificate OR Transgender and Gender-Diverse Health Certificate OR Advanced Sexual Health Education Certificate

Six Elective Credits

Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health

AASECT Certification

Each HSEX course is approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) for up to 35 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.

The Human Sexuality Certificate can fulfill up to 75 hours of Core Knowledge Areas and may fulfill some training requirements for Sex Educator certification. However, completion of this program does not guarantee AASECT certification. For more information, contact [email protected].

Please note that certificate students are not eligible for federal financial aid. Students pursuing AASECT certification should plan to finance AASECT requirements on their own.

HSEX Courses

The Human Sexuality certificate consists of 12 credits of online coursework. Maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA for all degree coursework to remain in good standing.

Required Courses (12 credits)

Foundations of Human Sexuality (HSex 6001)
Policy in Human Sexuality: Cutting-Edge Analyses (HSex 6011)
Perspectives and Practices in Sexual Health Education (HSex 6013)
Sexual Pleasure and Intimacy (HSex 6015)

Faculty

Human Sexuality faculty are experienced professionals working in the fields of sexuality and gender research, therapy, education, and policy.

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Admission Requirements

We strive to be fair in the admissions process. Our program thrives when we have students from different backgrounds and cultural experiences. The admissions committee completes a holistic review of all required application materials to ensure that you will be successful in the program. We do not require standardized test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

We welcome applications from students who have:

a bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution or its international equivalent
an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00*

* If your GPA is lower than 3.00, please provide an explanation in the extenuating circumstances part of your professional statement.

Important Note
If you have finished or are currently admitted to the MPS in Sexual Health, or one or more of the sexual and gender health certificates, please contact your academic advisor. It may be possible to reuse some of your application materials.

If you're ready to take the next step, visit the Sexual Health Programs Application Instructions page for details on how to submit each piece of your application.

If you have questions about admission requirements or materials, please email [email protected].

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