Overview

Adler University is approved to deliver this unique curriculum by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), as an Organizational Provider II. This means that the curriculum has been reviewed by AASECT and that Adler University is approved to offer AASECT CE (continuing education) credits. The Sex Therapy certificate programmes from Adler University provides human sexuality education and sex therapy training, as well as an attitudes and values training (i.e., Sexual Attitude Reassessment; (SAR)) as required by AASECT.

Programme Objectives

To provide students with core knowledge on human sexuality education, including diverse identities.

To create the opportunity for students to self-assess and understand their own attitudes and values (i.e., self-of-the-therapist), through a social justice perspective.

To train students in the ethical practice of sex therapy preparing them to engage in the required clinical component and supervision.

To graduate socially responsible practitioners of sex therapy sensitive to social justice and diversity with a goal of inclusion and advocacy consistent with Adlerian principles.

Careers

Graduates can pursue positions as therapists, counselors, clinicians, or social workers in:

Schools

Hospitals
Private Practice
Agencies
Anywhere behavioral healthcare is needed

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A Biopsychosocial Approach to Sexuality Across the Lifespan

Diversity in Sexuality: Socio-cultural, Medical, Technological, and Ethical Influences

Sex Therapy in Action: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Psychosexual Issues and Dysfunction

Sexual Attitudes Reassessment (SAR)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Many of the programmes fill quickly, so it is best to begin the application process early.

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

10 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A clinical degree (couple/marriage and family therapy, medical family therapy, counseling, art therapy, psychology, social work, or other related mental health field that leads to clinical licensure);

Licensure or provisional licensure in one of these fields, or;

Be currently pursuing a clinical degree and are practicum eligible.

A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework and/or a 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale of all graduate coursework.

A statement of intent specifically outlining the applicant’s interest in becoming certified as a Sex Therapist, consistent with the mission of the certificate (2-3 pages, double-spaced).

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10300 USD / full

≈ 10300 USD / full
Out-of-State

10300 USD / full

≈ 10300 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10300 USD / full

≈ 10300 USD / full

Additional Details

International students: $1,030 per credit + $1,402 International fee per term

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Overview

Programme Objectives

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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