Overview
The Science of Sexology short course introduces you to the scientific study of human sexuality, human sexual interests, sexual behaviours and functions within various environments and subsystems.
In this 20-hour short course, explore sexology as an autonomous scientific study, with its own very specific frameworks and ideologies. Examine the strong presence that sexology has in overlapping academic fields such as biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, and criminology.
Learn about the history of Sexology, how it came into existence and how it has evolved to the present day.
Certification
Upon completion, you will receive a digital certificate of completion. This certificate verifies your newfound knowledge and skills.
Programme Structure
By the end of this short course you will be able to:
- Define the terms Sexology and human sexuality.
- Describe the placement of Sexology as an Autonomous Science by means of (W)holism, Universal integralism (bio-psycho-socio-cultural) and an inter-transdisciplinary theory.
- Examine the Overlapping Fields of Sexology with other Sciences.
- Describe the World Health Organisation (WHO) mandate with regard to Sexology.
- Describe the influence of the Ancient Greeks, Ancient Romans, the Jews and the Vatsyayana and Kama Sutra on Sexology.
- Identify the contributions of: Iwan Bloch, Magnus Hirschfeld, Havelock Ellis, Sigmund Freud, Carl Gustav Jung, Wilhelm Reich, Alfred C Kinsey, Masters and Johnson.
- Identify what is the work of a Sexologist, Sexuality Therapist and Counsellor of Sexuality.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 days
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
Short course classes are on demand allowing you to register at any time and move through course content at a time that suits you.
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
- No Attendance
- Only feedback on assignments and exams, Continuous support with feedback on request
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Disciplines
Gender & Sexuality Studies Psychology Health Sciences View 3 other Short Courses in Gender & Sexuality Studies in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
Technological requirements
- Access to Microsoft Word
- Google Chrome (recommended)
- Stable internet connection
Tuition Fee
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International
1500 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 ZAR for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
1500 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 ZAR for the full programme during 2 days.