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Sexual Health Educator Certificate
IDST, Women's Studies, Health, and Behavioral Science Departments
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The
curriculum for the Sexual Health Educator Certificate will train
students as paraprofessionals in safe and healthy sexuality including
violence prevention and intervention, HIV/STD 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 produce 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 co-factors 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, nonviolent intimate relationship.
Requirements for the Certificate of Completion
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 course work 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.
Required Courses and Suggested Sequence
Units
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Fall Semester
| IDST
54 |
The
Politics of Sexual Violence
(Fall only) |
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3
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| IDST
17 |
Human
Sexuality |
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3
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| HLTH
67 |
HIV/STD
Prevention Education |
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3
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Spring Semester
| IDST
55 |
Ending
Sexual Violence: Peer Education (Spring only) |
3
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Elective
Choices (3 units from the following courses)
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| Sociology
25 |
Sex
and Gender in American Society |
3 |
| Sociology
35 |
Sex,
Marriage, and Family Relationships |
3 |
| Psychology
9 |
Psychology
of Stress |
3 |
| Psychology
14 |
Psychology
of Shyness and Self-esteem |
1 |
| Psychology
15 |
Assertive
Behavior |
1 |
| Psychology
16 |
Psychology
of Successful People |
3 |
| Psychology
25 |
Psychology
of Sex Differences |
3 |
| Psychology
17 |
Psychology
of Eating, Food, and Weight |
1 |
| Anthropology
20 |
Anthropology of Homosexuality
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3 |
| Anthropology
25 |
Culture,
Gender, and Sexuality
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3 |
| Health
64 |
Health
Education and Prevention |
3 |
| Health
68 |
HIV/STD
Outreach Skills |
3 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies
21 |
Issues in
Lesbian Relationships |
3 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies
24 |
Gay Male
Relationships |
3 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies
60 |
Psychology of
Sexual Minorities |
3 |
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Total Units for Certificate =15 |
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