Sexual and Reproductive Health: Online Degrees: Online Degree Programs: Indiana University

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Graduate Certificate

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
15
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$518.62
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$621.98

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Graduate Certificate

The IU Online Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health provides comprehensive training in the prevention, promotion, and management of sexual and reproductive health topics. This program will provide public health practitioners, educators, researchers and others who work on the front lines of public health with the advanced skills and knowledge to support their work and to improve the status of the sexual and reproductive health in their communities and beyond. Students work with internationally renowned IU faculty members and AASECT Certified Sexuality Educators to explore research in sexual and reproductive health, create and evaluate curricula, review the epidemiology of sexual health, and build skills for seeking external funding. This curriculum is in alignment with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapist (AASECT) content knowledge areas.

As a student in the program, you synthesize and critically examine scientific research related to sexual and reproductive health. You assess the various sexuality education curricula, resources, and programs based on a range of individual and community characteristics, including visible and invisible diversities. You develop a sexuality education course syllabus with developmentally appropriate instructional methods aligned with national teacher preparation standards, policies, and laws that reflect the diversity of the community.

In addition, you study and critique the major systems of sexual and reproductive health surveillance and their respective methodologies. You summarize the legal and ethical foundations of sexual and reproductive health surveillance. You review practical and theoretical concepts required for developing sexual and reproductive health research trajectories for program proposals for extramural funding. You identify technical aspects related to applying for and managing extramural funds for sexual and reproductive health and practice activities, from a diverse range of funding sources.

Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health prepares you for such careers as:

Reproductive health specialist/counselor
Health center director
Family planning educator
Community health educator
Sexual wellness counselor
Student life counselor
Diversity educator
Outreach and education specialist
Teen sexual health specialist
Behavior intervention specialist

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health, you must complete 15 credit hours in sexual and reproductive health core courses.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree
2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Statement of purpose (500 words or less)
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
TOEFL score (minimum 80) or IELTS score (minimum 7) - international students only

Admission requires the approval of the MyPublicHealthDirect program director. You need not submit standardized test scores (GRE/GMAT).

Courses

Core

SPH-B 589	Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health	3 Credits
SPH-B 630	Sexual and Reproductive Health Surveillance	3 Credits
SPH-B 632	Sexual Health: Contemporary Discoveries and Controversies	3 Credits
SPH-B 634	Sexual Health Research and Evaluation	3 Credits
SPH-H 633	Advanced Instructional Methods in Sexual and Reproductive Health	3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $518.62

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1555.86

Note: Additional fees will apply. This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $621.98

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1865.94

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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