Widener University

Center for Human Sexuality Studies
The Center for Human Sexuality Studies (CHSS) houses one of the only doctoral programs in human sexuality studies at a fully accredited university in the United States. Our graduates are pioneering sexologists who take on leadership roles worldwide as clinicians, educators, and sexuality researchers.

In our master of education (MEd) program in human sexuality studies, you’ll take the inside track to a future as an educator, clinician, therapist, and sexuality professional. This program trains professionals in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to work with individuals and groups around the myriad sensitive issues in human sexuality.

In addition to working collaboratively with community educators, teachers, therapists, clinicians, and writers, you will also be trained in social justice education, research methodologies, curriculum development, clinical research, teaching strategies, assessment and intervention, and culturally appropriate program design.

You’ll gain hands-on practice experience in either educational or clinical settings, depending on your program track. Field experience is accompanied by a practicum course through which you will receive supervision from a faculty member. Field placements are located where you live, and students who live more than two hours away from campus can attend their practicum class through video conferencing.

Through a practicum placement and a rigorous research-oriented education, you will develop the skills and aptitudes to excel in the field of human sexuality.

In our doctoral degree in human sexuality studies (PhD) program, you’ll take the inside track to a future as an educator, clinician, therapist, researcher, and sexuality professional. This program trains professionals in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to work with individuals and groups around the myriad of sensitive issues in human sexuality.

In addition to working collaboratively with community educators, teachers, therapists, clinicians, and writers, you will also be trained in social justice education, research methodologies, curriculum development, clinical research, teaching strategies, assessment and intervention, and culturally appropriate program design.

You’ll gain hands-on practice experience in either educational or clinical settings, depending on your program track. Field experience is accompanied by a practicum course through which you will receive supervision from a faculty member. Field placements are located where you live, and students who live more than two hours away from campus can attend their practicum class through video conferencing.

Through a practicum placement and a rigorous research-oriented education, you’ll develop the skills and aptitudes to excel in the field of human sexuality.

In our dual degree doctorate of psychology program and master of education (PsyD/MEd), you will take the inside track to a future as an educator, clinician, therapist, and sexuality professional.

In addition to working collaboratively with community educators, teachers, therapists, clinicians, and writers, you will also be trained in social justice education, research methodologies, curriculum development, clinical research, teaching strategies, assessment and intervention, and culturally appropriate program design.

You’ll gain hands-on practice experience in either educational or clinical settings, depending on your program track. Field experience is accompanied by a practicum course through which you will receive supervision from a faculty member. Field placements are located where you live, and students who live more than two hours away from campus can attend their practicum class through video conferencing.

Through a practicum placement and a rigorous research-oriented education, you will develop the skills and aptitudes to excel in the field of human sexuality.

In our sex therapy certificate program, you will further your training as clinician toward becoming a qualified and skilled sex therapist. You will excel through the use of valuable resources, such as highly-trained faculty, a time-tested curriculum, dedicated learning spaces, and eLearning capabilities. 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.

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.

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