Human Sexuality Admissions

With a thriving program and robust numbers of inquiries, new admission procedures have been adopted. Applications for Spring 2010 enrollment are still being processed on a rolling admissions basis, as are applications for Fall 2010 submitted by November 9, 2009.
All applications received after that date are subject to the following procedures.

New Admission Procedures - Timetable

Fall 2010 - Applications are due by Jan. 15, 2010. While applications received after that date may be considered, that is not guaranteed. Interview days for selected applicants to be held in February. Notifications of admission by April 1.

Spring 2011 - Applications are due by Aug. 15, 2010. While applications received after that date may be considered, that is not guaranteed. Interview days for selected applicants to be held in Sept. and Oct. 2010. Notifications of admission by Oct. 15.

Admission decisions will be based on the following criteria, looking at all elements during the selection process. Evaluation of an applicant's ability to do graduate work will be based on past academic performance and scores. Capacity for relating to and working with other people will be assessed based on letters of reference, work/volunteer history, and reflections in essays. Top candidates will be invited to participate in an Interview Day, to include individual interviews and informational sessions.

Criteria for Admission
  • Completed Widener application form . See online application for Center for Education.
  • $25 non-refundable application fee (no charge for online application)
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education for the Master's program. A Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education for the Doctoral degree.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher at the bachelor's level; 3.5 or higher at the master's level
  • Official transcripts from all previous graduate and undergraduate programs
  • Three letters of recommendation; two from faculty, one from professional/volunteer reference
  • Submission of scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
  • A personal interview
  • Two essays - a Goals Statement and an Autobiographical Essay - See guidelines
Additional Criteria: Clinical Students

Those interested in training in clinical sexology (sex therapy) must either enter with a clinical master's degree (Master of Social Work, Family Therapy, Counseling, etc.) or must enroll in the dual degree program in Human Sexuality and Social Work.
Dual Degree Programs
Dual Degree: Social Work & Sexuality
The Center for Education and the Center for Social Work Education offer a dual degree program that ends with a clinical, licensable Master of Social Work and either a Master's or Doctoral degree in Human Sexuality.

The program is an excellent choice for students who do not already have a clinical degree, but who want to enter the field of Clinical Sexology. For those entering the program with a Bachelor of Social Work, an advanced standing ladder is also available.

Separate application to the MSW program is necessary in addition to the application to the Center for Education. For application information, contact the Center for Social Work Education at 610-499-1153.

Dual Degree: PsyD & Sexuality

The dual degree program in Psychology offers students a PsyD and an MEd in Human Sexuality. For this program, students must first be accepted into the PsyD program and be a student in good standing for one year before applying for admission to the Center for Education for the MEd in Human Sexuality. For PsyD application information, contact the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at 610-499-1206.