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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 15
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $528.99
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $634.42
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Certificate Overview
As a student in the Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health, you will work with internationally renowned IU faculty members and certified sexuality educators with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) 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. The curriculum aligns with AASECT content knowledge areas.
You also study the major systems used to survey sexual and reproductive health and explore the legal and ethical foundations of sexual and reproductive health surveillance. You learn how to apply for and manage extramural funds for sexual and reproductive health and practice activities.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- 2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
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
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
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
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health, you must complete 15 credit hours in sexual and reproductive health core courses.
Core
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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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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