Announcement of Curricula

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE

• Women's Studies

• Sexual Health Educator

Sexual Health Educator

The curriculum for the Sexual Health Educator Certificate will train students as paraprofessionals in safe and healthy sexuality including violence prevention and intervention, HIV/STI prevention, and the promotion of mature intimate relationships.
The integrated program offers students an opportunity to identify various markers of sexual health, which will enable them to promote healthy and safer sexual relationships in their client populations. They will be able to teach others to negotiate sexual situations with more confidence, knowing their limits, recognizing danger zones, assessing risk factors, and respecting their own and their partners’ needs.
Through academic preparation, practical skills training, and service to the CCSF community, certificate candidates will learn how to a) provide accurate timely information; b) apply behavior change theory to real-life situations; c) create and provide sexual health education events (interactive presentations; health fairs; guest lectures and video screenings; publicity campaigns); d) provide general sexual health advice that is sensitive to diverse cultures and sexual orientations; e) make appropriate agency referrals. Students will also learn to recognize and address cofactors which increase the risk of AIDS/HIV infection such as alcohol and drug use, sexual abuse and assault, low self-esteem and poor communication skills. Finally, students will identify and address signs to look for in an abusive personality, strategies for leaving an abusive relationship, and rape prevention techniques as well as characteristics of a healthy, mature, non-violent intimate relationship.

Requirements for the Certificate of Accomplishment. The certificate requires completion of 15 units, which can be completed in two semesters. Each course must be completed with a final grade of C or higher or Credit.

Credit toward Graduation. Credit earned to obtain the Certificate of Completion satisfies the G2 and H2 graduation requirements, and coursework is transferable to the California State University.

Credit toward Community Health Worker Certificate. Three of the courses required for the Sexual Health Educator Certificate meet the elective requirement for the CHW program.

Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Sexual Health Educator

Course                                                  Units                                                                   
WOMN 54 The Politics of Sexual Violence...................  3
IDST 17 Human Sexuality...................................  3
HLTH 67 HIV/STI Prevention Ed.............................  3
WOMN 55 Ending Sexual Violence: Peer Ed ................... 3

SOC 25 Sex and Gender in American Society.................. 3
SOC 35 Sex, Marriage, and Family Relationships............. 3
PSYC 9 Psychology of Stress ............................... 3
PSYC 14 Psychology of Shyness and Self-Esteem.............. 1
PSYC 15 Assertive Behavior................................. 1
PSYC 16 Psychology of Successful People.................... 3
PSYC 25 Psychology of Sex Differences...................... 3
PSYC 17 Psychology of Eating, Food, and Weight............. 1 
ANTH 20 LGBT Anthropology.................................. 3
ANTH 25 Culture, Gender, and Sexuality..................... 3
HLTH 64 Health Education and Prevention.................... 3
HLTH 68 HIV/STI Outreach Skills............................ 3
GLST 21 Issues in Lesbian Relationships.................... 3 
GLST 24 Gay Male Relationships............................. 3 
GLST 60 Psychology of Sexual Minorities.................... 3
 Total Units............................................... 15

Women's Studies Major*

* THIS PROGRAM IS PENDING STATE APPROVAL