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 9 to August 1, 2024
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times: 7:00 to 8:30 pm EST
Instructor: Tanya M. Bass, PhD, MS, MEd, CHES®, CSE
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: September 3 to September 27, 2024
Times: 7:00 to 8:30 pm EST
Instructor: Stephanie Mitelman, MA, CSE, CFLE
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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 for the September disabilities certificate program is August 30, 2024.
You may also apply for a scholarship for the social justice certificate program, which will be offered in 2025. Social justice certificate scholarship applications may be submitted through December 31, 2024, and dates for the program will be announced in early 2025.