- Study and examination regulations for the continuing education certificate programme "Sex Education and Sex Therapy" at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
SPT
…Sex education and sex therapy?
Sex education and sex therapy are (applied) sexual sciences, i.e. sciences that deal with human sexuality. Social, psychological, medical and educational perspectives are taken into account. Sex education is more concerned with sexual education. The aim is to teach sexuality-related topics competently, sensitively and professionally. Sex therapy is more concerned with sexual health, its promotion and restoration and the importance of relationships in sexuality.
Graduates can use their newly acquired knowledge and skills from the certificate programme in healthcare, counselling centres, schools, clinics, NGOs, prevention projects or social institutions, as well as in independent practice as sex educators or sex therapists.
| Study programme | Info |
|---|---|
| Short description: | SPT |
| Academic degree: | Certificate of Basic Studies (DQR 6) (Certificate of Basic Studies) |
| Standard period of study / scope of services: | 4 semesters / 25 ECTS credits i |
| Teaching language: | German |
| Form of study: |
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| Study start: | Summer semester 2027 |
| Pre-internship: | not required |
| Application period Start of the winter semester: | - |
| Application period Start of the summer semester: | 1 October – 15 March |
| Admission restriction: | - |
| Admission requirements: | Admission is open to those who
Note: In individual cases, the head of degree programme may also invite other suitable persons to an admissions interview and admit them to the degree programme if they can provide evidence of other qualifying vocational training.
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| Tuition fees: |
* plus. Semester fee Note: Achievement of the certificate only with all 5 modules or application for recognition of external supervision |
The certificate programme Sex education and sex therapy at the HSN offers you a sound academic qualification in a socially highly topical and sensitive subject area. You will learn to scientifically analyse sexuality-related topics, to communicate them professionally and to provide reflective support - both in educational and therapeutic contexts.
Through interdisciplinary content, practice-orientated teaching formats and personal support, we prepare you specifically for demanding professional fields in which your specialist knowledge will make a difference.
The certificate programme is aimed at people with a first relevant (specialist) university degree or corresponding professional qualification and an interest in psychosocial work, education, counselling or therapy, who value social diversity and have a sensitive understanding of interpersonal issues.
After graduating, there are many different paths open to you: Working in specialist sex education centres, family counselling, therapeutic facilities, prevention projects or in sexual medicine teams.
Freelance work in your own practice is also conceivable.
Potential employers include educational institutions, health authorities, clinics, NGOs, counselling centres and public institutions.
In addition, the qualification enables further Master's programmes or therapeutic further training.
The certificate programme ends with a university-certified degree at Bachelor level, a Certificate of Basic Studies. CPs earned can be recognised in degree programmes throughout Germany.
The content and scope of the degree programme is based on the minimum requirements for the „Quality seal for sex educators (gsp)“ the German Society for Sexuality Education.
Regulations applicable to the degree programme (published in the Official announcements of the HSN) and other guidelines:
| Module | Name | date |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Fundamentals of sex education and sex therapy | 26.06.2026 - 27.06.2026 |
| 25.09.2026 - 26.09.2026 | ||
| M2 | Sexual Education across the lifespan | 08.01.2027 - 09.01.2027 |
| 09.04.2027 - 10.04.2027 | ||
| M3 | Sexual counselling counselling and therapy | 25.06.2027 . 26.06.2027 |
| 24.09.2027 - 25.09.2027 | ||
| M4 | Specialisation and technical expansion | 27.01.2028 - 08.01.2028 |
| 31.03.2028 - 01.04.2028 | ||
| M5 | Reflective practice | always integrated |
| Online units | asynchronously available |
Our teaching combines theory and practice: lectures, real-life cases, presentations of established concepts and lecturers with practical experience guarantee an application-oriented teaching of current content.
Small student cohorts and a strict admission restriction (personal entrance interview) individual support, intensive discussions and self-reflection, as well as the guarantee of a personal contact person for your successful studies during the entire certificate programme.
Digital learning platforms, up-to-date teaching formats and modern conference rooms create a flexible, student-friendly environment - ideal for self-study phases and group work.
Benefit from cooperations with clinics, professional associations, advice centres and research institutes - for internships, final theses and later career entry.
Short distances, personal support, practical teaching and clearly structured content and curricula characterise studying at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
It's easy to secure your place on your desired degree programme online!
Our Campus Management System HISinOne makes it possible: Simply upload all your application documents in PDF format to the corresponding fields in the online portal.
And if you still need to submit something, that is No problem! You can easily send missing documents by e-mail to our Study Service Centre:
Simply contact us at .
We know that student budgets are often tight. To help you finance your studies, we provide you with the following information at BAföG helpful tips on how to apply and ensure that your application is complete. You will also find important contacts there.
We want to support and encourage particularly talented and motivated students. Under Scholarships you will find information on various scholarship programmes. There are also other funding options, such as the "StudiumThüringenPlus" start-up grant, parental funding, child benefit and the opportunity to earn your own money through a student job.
Students in continuing education programmes can find all information on the Funding opportunities.
What is the difference between studying at a University of Applied Sciences (UAS) and at a „Universität“ (university)? At our University of Applied Sciences, you will receive much more support throughout your learning process than at a traditional university. We provide self-assessment questions to help you check your understanding, offer practical exercises to deepen your knowledge, and encourage a high level of interaction in lectures and seminars. This is very different from courses with more than 300 students.
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