Certificate Program in Sexuality Education and Disability: Understanding Neurodiversity, Intellectual Disabilities, and Sexual Health

This course explores sexuality, identities, sexual arousal, response, pleasure, and relationships for individuals with neurodiversities and intellectual disabilities. It examines attitudes and beliefs about sexuality and people with disabilities and focuses on the benefits of sexuality education and the increased need for accessible knowledge in these populations.

The course covers working with parents and caregivers and provides participants with the skills to develop their own materials for working with these populations. Participants will receive 12 hours of (virtual) live and interactive lectures and discussions as well as 12 hours of pre-recorded content with the instructor and other participants.

Course Information

Dates: May 6 to 29, 2025

Times: 7:00 to 8:30 pm EST

Instructor: Stephanie Mitelman, MA, CSE, CFLE

Certificate Program in Social Justice & Sexuality Education

The Certificate Program in Social Justice and Sexuality Education provides an in-depth exploration of the intersection between social justice and human sexuality. This interdisciplinary program offers a nuanced understanding of the diverse perspectives, theories, and practices surrounding sexuality within the framework of social justice.

Course Information

Dates: July 8 to July 31, 2025

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Times: 7:00 to 8:30 pm EST

Instructor: Tanya M. Bass, PhD, MS, MEd, CHES®, CSE

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The Sex Ed Lecture Series and Certifi by Mercy University are offering a limited number of scholarships for their certificate programs. Please use this form to apply for a scholarship. For any inquiries, please contact the CSE via email at: [email protected].

Please note the deadline for scholarship applications is one month before each program begins.