Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Sexology

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Sexology is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with foundational knowledge in sexology principles and concepts. This course is ideal for students with a health or education background who want to expand their skill sets to challenge shame, stigma, and discrimination related to sexual health.

Course Details

• Duration: 6 months full-time, with part-time study options available
• Credit: 100 credits
• Qualification: Graduate Certificate in Sexology
• Intakes: February and July, with mid-year commencement available

Admission Criteria

• Academic Requirements: Bachelor's degree or Graduate Certificate from a recognized tertiary institution
• Work Experience: At least three years of work experience in a relevant field (for students without a degree from a recognized tertiary institution)
• Interviews: May be conducted for applicants who do not meet the standard admission criteria

Course Structure

• Core Units: Sexological Education, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Forensic Sexology, Culture and Contemporary Sexology, Sexological Practice, and Sexology Challenges and Opportunities
• Optional Units: Students can choose two optional units from the available topics

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

• Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS): Graduates may be eligible for membership
• World Association for Sexual Health: SAS is a member of this organization
• Accreditation: This course is not accredited by a counseling or psychology body

Career Opportunities

• Sex Therapy
• Human Rights
• Disability
• Health Promotion
• Youth Work
• Education
• Nursing
• Allied Health

What You'll Learn

• Apply sexological knowledge, principles, and concepts to research and practice
• Reflect, interpret, and critically analyze topics and issues relevant to sexology
• Access, evaluate, and synthesize relevant information to research and practice of sexology
• Effectively communicate an understanding of sexological issues and topics
• Use appropriate technologies to gather information and communicate regarding topics and issues relevant to sexology
• Demonstrate ability in interdependent and self-directed learning in the study of sexology
• Recognize and apply international perspectives and principles to sexology
• Demonstrate understanding and respect for human sexual rights and cultural diversity in relation to sexual attitudes, values, and practices
• Evaluate and apply relevant professional skills to research and practice in sexology

Fees and Scholarships

• Fee Information: Not available at this time
• Estimated Course Fees: Available on the university's website

How to Apply

• Application Deadlines: Vary by campus
• Application Requirements: Academic transcript, award certificate, resume, personal statement, and academic/professional referees

Contact Information

• Curtin Connect: Available for inquiries and support
• Phone: 8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays (Tuesday from 9:30am)
• Email: Available for inquiries and support
• Visit: Curtin Connect in building 102 on the Perth campus

Disclaimer

• Information Accuracy: Curtin University makes no warranty, representation, or undertaking (expressed or implied) nor does it assume any legal liability (direct or indirect) for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information.
• Changes to Course Information: Curtin University may change the content, method, or location of delivery or tuition fees of courses.