The Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health gives graduate students and professionals an educational foundation to prevent and manage sexual and reproductive health issues on a broad scale. With a focus on enhancing sexuality knowledge, strengthening research skills, and expanding teaching methods, the certificate provides an opportunity to advance training essential to sexual and reproductive health professionals across diverse geographic areas, topics, and cultures.
The IU School of Public Health-Bloomington is known nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduate programs. Our certificate programs are designed for busy people with limited time, and they accommodate a wide range of academic backgrounds and career experiences.
The Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health is a 15-credit program comprised of the following five courses:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Surveillance
- Sexual Health: Contemporary Discoveries and Controversies
- Sexual Health Research and Evaluation
- Advanced Instructional Methods in Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Population Health Determinants
Professionals across the spectrum who work with individuals, couples, and communities on complex issues related to sexuality can benefit from the career enhancements that come with this training. The competencies gained will be beneficial to those who are working, or plan to work, in professions such as:
- Community health educator
- Physician, nurse practitioner, midwife, nurse, physician assistant
- Public health researcher
- School health educator
- Community health educator
- Sexuality educator
- Government
Our Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation means that you’ll have an advantage in securing the best jobs in public health.
All coursework is available 100% online and is accessible anywhere with internet access, meaning you do not have to put your career on hold to pursue graduate education.