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Sexuality Counselor Certificate

Our sexuality counselor certificate prepares medical providers, healthcare professionals, and clergy to treat issues related to human sexuality in diverse populations.

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Offered as

Certificate

 

Format

100% Online or Hybrid (Online & On Campus)

Credits

21

Avg. Time to Completion

As little as 1 year

College/School
Affiliation

Center for Human Sexuality Studies

Campus Location
  • Chester, PA

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Explore the Sexuality Counselor Certificate

Widener’s sexuality counselor graduate certificate program trains medical providers, healthcare professionals, and clergy to effectively assess and treat issues related to human sexuality in diverse populations. Courses are offered synchronously online and/or in-person on weekends and meet the requirements for AASECT certification. 

Sexuality counseling is typically short-term, client-centered, and focused on an immediate concern. Here, you will develop the expertise to support clients or patients in addressing challenges through the lenses of diversity and access to mental health care. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the counseling process and assessment, as well as clinical skills in individual therapy and group counseling, different levels of treatment, and ethical decision making. 

Sexuality Counselor Certificate Program Information

Coursework provides foundational knowledge in human sexuality concepts, as well as practical skill-building in sex therapy.

View the academic catalog for curriculum and coursework requirements for the sexuality counselor certificate.

Why Study Sexuality Counseling at Widener?

Connect with Faculty Mentors

At Widener, you’ll learn from industry experts as they prepare you to serve as a sexuality counselor. Students and faculty also connect interprofessionally across other departments through shared academic and experiential opportunities. When all is said and done, you’ll complete the program with a network of faculty mentors by your side.    

Earn Your Certificate on Your Schedule

Balance work, life, and your education with flexible course delivery that aligns with your lifestyle. You can attend class online in a live, synchronous format, or at our Chester campus on weekends. 

Admissions & Aid

Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!

Admissions Information

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Widener transfer applicants follow the same application process as general applicants. After you apply, our admissions team will work with you to determine whether completed undergraduate and graduate coursework will count towards foundation/core courses that can be waived or substituted.

Widener University serves as a "second home" for students from around the world. We are located just outside of Philadelphia and close to New York City and Washington, D.C.—offering many unique professional and personal opportunities to explore.

Want to know what it's like to be an international student on campus or need assistance navigating English proficiency requirements? We're here to help, and our international admissions director will support you through the application process. This support doesn't end with admissions—our International Student Support team will serve as a valuable resource throughout your Widener journey—meeting Visa/immigration requirements, getting acclimated to campus, and much more.

How to Apply as a Graduate International Student

  • Complete your online application
  • Submit your official transcripts from all college/university post-secondary institutions. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.
  • Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements
  • If you require an F-1 visa, you must provide written proof you have adequate funding available to meet the expenses incurred while studying in the United States

Learn more about applying as an international student
Learn more about life at Widener as an international student

Financial Aid

Because Widener is a private institution, we're 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 how much we are able to offer.

Getting started is easy. Simply apply to Widener and submit your FAFSA to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. "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. Our school code is 003313.

In order to receive a financial aid offer, students must meet certain eligibility requirements. Here are the general eligibility requirements for most financial aid programs:

  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • Be enrolled or admitted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program

Learn more about applying for financial aid as a graduate student

Paths to Savings

85% of Full-Time Grad Students Receive Aid

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.

Applying For Financial Aid as a Graduate Student

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.

COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA 

Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement

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.

Explore Our Employer Partnerships

20% Discount for Widener Alumni

(some restrictions apply)

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%.

Learn more about qualifying for an alumni discount

Program Cost

Sexuality Counselor Certificate

$414 per credit 21 total credits $8,694 total cost

Tuition rates are subject to change. Official costs for your first year will be determined at time of enrollment.

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