Program Overview

DU Education and Counselling in Sexuality

The DU Education and Counselling in Sexuality is a university diploma program that aims to promote health and well-being, combat discrimination, and foster self-determination. This program is essential for accompanying individuals towards a fulfilled, respectful, and informed sexuality.

Presentation of the Formation

This program allows students to acquire or deepen scientific knowledge in the field of sex education, contextualize and discuss it, and develop an integrative approach. Students will learn about the biological, psycho-social, historical, cultural, legal, and ethical dimensions of sexuality. They will also acquire knowledge related to the education and counselling of individuals, couples, and groups.

Admission

Pre-requisites

• Diplôme français (DE), de l'Union Européenne or hors Union Européenne:
  • Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire
  • Docteur en Médecine
  • Docteur en Pharmacie
  • Sage-Femme
  • Infirmier(e)
  • Infirmier Anesthésiste
  • Infirmier de Bloc Opératoire
  • Infirmier en Pratique Avancée
  • Infirmier Puéricultrice
  • Masseur-Kinésithérapeute
  • Aide-Soignant(e)
  • Assistante sociale
  • Diététicien(ne)
  • Éducateur spécialisé
  • Ergothérapeute
  • Manipulateur radio
  • Orthophoniste
  • Ostéopathe
  • Pédicure-podologue
  • Psychomotricien
  • Animateur Centre Réadaptation
  • Enseignant de l'Education Nationale
  • Psychologue
  • Techniciens et Ingénieurs dans le domaine des technologies et du numérique en santé

Candidature

• Modalities of candidature:
  • Letter of motivation/professional project + CV + copy of diploma(s) allowing access to the requested diploma
  • Calendar for submitting applications: from March 1st to July 1st

Programme

Education to Sexuality

• Developmental psychosexuality
• History of social representations of sexuality and history of sex education
• Anthropology/Ethnology
• LGBTQIA+
• Disability and sexuality
• Rights, justice, and civic education
• Sexist and sexual violence (VSS)
• Sexuality and diversity of sexualities: BDSM practices/paraphilias; Ethical non-monogamous relationships
• Art and sexuality
• Erotic imagination and pornography
• Biology (anatomy and psychophysiology of sexual reactions)
• Posture and ethics of the sex educator
• Intervention tools
• Methodology of intervention and animation of sessions
• Psycho-social skills (CPS)
• National education
• Attachment theory
• Equality between men and women
• Exploitation of minors
• Sexuality and criminality
• Psychosociology
• Communication and relationship (systemic)
• Sex workers (TDS)
• Sexually transmitted infections (IST) and risky behaviors
• Social networks, artificial intelligence, and sexuality
• Creation of tools
• Ethology and sexuality
• Numerous practical workshops (sharing/experimentation/creation of tools and educational sequences, modeling, role-playing, etc.), sharing of professional experiences, critical discussions around readings/videos, etc.

Counselling in Sexuality

• History, objectives, and general principles
• Theoretical frameworks
• Inclusive approaches to accompaniment and counselling
• Research, technology, and sexuality
• Limits of counselling
• Practical applications: analysis of cases of sexual dysfunctions
• Workshops

Team

Permanent Pedagogical Team

• Caroline CAMARE – University responsible for the DU – MD, PhD, MCU-PH
• Emma LARAIGNÉ – Pedagogical responsible for the DU – Clinical psychologist and EMDR psychotherapist
• Camille CAZENAVE – Co-pedagogical responsible for the DU – Trainer in professional integration
• Anne-Sophie SAUS – Member of the pedagogical team of the DU – State-qualified social worker
• Cédric BENEZIT - Member of the pedagogical team of the DU – AGAPEI Condom workshop leader, sex therapist
• Thierry ALMONT - Member of the pedagogical team of the DU - MSc., MPH, PhD

External Interveners

• Nathalie ESTINGOY - Cognitive-behavioral therapist, sex therapist, art therapist, professional trainer
• Éric JAURÈS – Patient expert, trainer at CIFRES (disability and sexuality)
• Katia BAZILE - Doctoral jurist, specialized in criminology and international human rights law
• Fiona BOURDON - Clinical sexologist, psycho-traumatologist, and performing artist
• Juliette BETRAND - Project manager - Health prevention and promotion
• Patrice NJOMNANG SOH - MD, PhD - General medicine, andrology, sexology

Evaluation

1st Year

• 1st session:
  • Attendance
  • Continuous assessment (oral evaluation)
• 2nd session:
  • Continuous assessment (oral evaluation)

2nd Year

• 1st session:
  • Attendance
  • Continuous assessment (oral evaluation)
  • Submission of a final thesis
  • Defense of the final thesis
• 2nd session:
  • Continuous assessment (oral evaluation)
  • Submission of a final thesis
  • Defense of the final thesis

Access to the 2nd session under specific conditions.

After the Program

Competencies

• Partie Éducation Complète à la Sexualité: Train professionals in sex education.
• Partie Conseil: Provide knowledge in terms of counselling in the field of sexuality.

Inscriptions

Cost of the Formation

• Tarif des inscriptions en formation continue:
  • 1st year: university registration fees 178 € + training fees 2500 €
  • 2nd year: university registration fees 178 € + training fees 2500 €

A tariff reduction may be considered depending on your status. For any request for information, you can contact the MFCA manager of this training.

Modalities of Inscription

• Inscription en formation continue:
  1. Pre-requisites: You have submitted a application that has received a favorable opinion from the teacher responsible for the training.
  2. After validation by the SUDPC2S, you will be contacted by email by your MFCA manager who will indicate the administrative registration procedures to be carried out (quote, contract or agreement, payment of training fees and university registration fees).
  3. You must be imperatively registered administratively before the start of the lessons.