A sex therapy certificate from Widener will enhance your practical skills and experience as a clinician so you can address issues and empower clients around sexuality.
Certificate
27
2 Years
In our sex therapy certificate program, you'll hone your clinical training towards a fulfilling career as a sex therapist.
This program combines live (synchronous) and independent (asynchronous) coursework to provide flexibility to students working full time. Starting Fall 2025, all courses will be offered 100% online.
Your education will focus on serving diverse populations and addressing sensitive issues around sexuality. Through use of our valuable resources—including highly-trained faculty, a time-tested curriculum, dedicated learning spaces, and eLearning capabilities—you'll explore cutting-edge topics and deepen your interests.
Then, you'll take that expertise into the field in faculty-supervised field experiences. When you graduate, you'll be prepared to meet requirements for certification by the American Association and Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists and excel in the practice of sex therapy.
Note: This program is only for those clinicians already trained in a mental health profession, who are eligible for licensure or already licensed. Medical providers, clergy, and other individuals trained in counseling may also be eligible for the program if they aim to seek certification by AASECT as a sex counselor.
The sex therapy graduate certificate program is cost effective, practical, and convenient—courses are offered in a blend of online and in-person weekend classes.
Coursework includes study of couples and relationship therapy, sexual dysfunctions and treatments, advanced skills with special populations, and more. You'll have many chances to practice what you learn in supervised group and individual field experiences.
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Want to take your training to the next level and earn a graduate degree in human sexuality studies? With a variety of specializations, dual degrees, and delivery options, we make it easy to advance your education in human sexuality studies.
Our education emphasizes practical experience, so you'll complete a practicum requirement that applies your classroom knowledge to real-world clients, students, and organizations. We'll help you find the best placement to fit your career goals and personal needs, and a faculty member will supervise and mentor you throughout your placement.
In addition to your field education, the Center for Human Sexuality Studies operates the Interdisciplinary Sexuality Research Collaborative (ISRC), where you can assist in applying research to shape innovation in sexuality education. You'll also find a plethora of research material in the library's Sexuality Archives that will aid in independent research projects.
Here, you'll find welcoming faculty mentors committed to equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice. Our faculty are highly-skilled practitioners and educators who can be found influencing policy, conducting de-stigmatizing sexuality research, and performing at our latest drag brunch. They're passionate about your personal success and provide mentorship, feedback, and support during your studies and even after graduation.
In addition to fostering relationships with faculty mentors, you'll build bonds with driven classmates and accomplished alumni by attending events, joining discussions, and participating in various clubs and organizations, including Gamma Eta Rho - A National Honor Society in Human Sexuality, Human Sexuality Education Student Organization, and more.
Through Widener’s graduate certificate programs, working professionals gain the skills and knowledge they need to take the next step in their careers.
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
We offer rolling admissions.
Simply apply to Widener and complete the financial aid process to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. Because Widener is a private institution, we are able to offer financial assistance that brings our education within reach for individuals who might otherwise not be able to afford it. You might be surprised at how much we are able to offer in assistance.
In order to receive your part of the financial aid pie, all you have to do is submit your FAFSA. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources.
Widener offers a limited number of graduate assistantships to enrolled students. GAs receive tuition assistance for their work. Once you're a student, contact your program director for more information.
A limited number of university-based scholarships are made available to enrolled graduate students made possible directly from our academic department or thanks to the generosity of university donors. No extra steps are needed to be taken prior to admission. Once enrolled, contact your program director to learn more.
Widener University also partners with many local organizations and corporations to offer discounted tuition and other incentives to their employees. Don't see your company on the list? Ask them to become a partner. In addition, employers often offer educational reimbursement benefits. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and will be glad to provide any necessary documentation.
If you graduated with a degree from Widener, you may qualify for a 20% tuition discount. The first step to see what you qualify for is to submit your application. Widener offers students many paths to savings, and while we don't offer "double discounts", we'll make sure you'll get the biggest financial benefit you're eligible for. Only students who have completed an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree are eligible. Students who have pursued a 4+1, 4+2, or 3+3 pathway, graduate assistantship, Widener-funded scholarship, or other tuition discount may not be eligible if the financial discount granted surpasses 20%.
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