Program Options
Doctor of Education in Human Sexuality
Foundations (6 semester hours):

ED 502
ED 505
ED 509
HSED 501
HSED 594
SW 501+
SW 504+

Politics of Education
Alternative Education Models
Curriculum Theory
Sexuality & Society in a Cross-Cultural Perspective
History & Ethics in Human Sexuality
Human Behavior & the Social Environment I
Sociocultural Dimensions of Social Work Practice

Research (12 semester hours)

ED 510
ED 710
ED 711
ED 714

Applications of Educational Research
Educational Statistics
Advanced Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods in Education

Professional Core (30 semester hours)

HSED 588
HSED 592+*
HSED 593+*
HSED 625+*
HSED 626*
HSED 627+
HSED 642*
HSED 643*
HSED 644*
HSED 645
HSED 718*
HSED 719+
HSED 748
HSED 750
HSED 751
HSED 788
HSED 831+*
HSED 832+*
ED 652

Special Topics in Human Sexuality
Concepts in Human Sexuality
Behavioral Foundations in Human Sexuality
Human Sexuality for the Education & Counseling Professional I
Human Sexuality for the Education & Counseling Professional II
Foundations of Clinical Sexology
Sexual Dysfunctions & Their Treatment
Theories of Development & Education in Human Sexuality
Biological Foundations in Human Sexuality
Sexual Minorities
Teaching Sensitive Issues in Human Sexuality
Sensitive Issues in Clinical Sexology
Marital & Relationship Therapy
History & Policy of Religious Belief Systems
Sexuality & Chronic Illness/Disabilities
Special Topics in Human Sexuality
Literature in Human Sexuality
Theoretical Underpinnings of Human Sexuality
Group Process & Dynamics

Electives** (9 semester hours)

Practicum++ (3/6 semester hours)

HSED 810
HSED 811
HSED 812/
HSED 813

Field Instruction in Sexuality Education
Field Instruction in Clinical Sexuality
Field Instruction in Clinical Sexology for dual degree MSW/PsyD students

Dissertation (18 semester hours)

ED 901
ED 902
ED 999

Dissertation Seminar I
Dissertation Seminar II
Dissertation Research (12 semester hours)

*Required core courses for Educational Track

** Electives can be taken from courses offered by the Center for Education and the Council for Relationships and must be approved by the student's advisor.

+ Required core courses for Clinical Track

++ Students must meet with their advisors to determine the appropriate practicum depending on their needs, interests and goals. The practica are part of the fulfillment of the AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) requirements for certification.