Enhance your skills to deal with the most taboo issues surrounding sex with adolescent students with this Postgraduate diploma”

Sex Education is part of the teaching programs of many schools due to its relevance in the psycho-affective development of the human being. In this space, where the biological processes of every person are transmitted naturally, the teaching professional must be aware of the latest developments in the approach to sexuality in the different educational stages.

In an increasingly digital society, access to pornography, erotic content or contradictory information is very frequent. For this reason, having access to the latest information on sexology, risk behaviors, contraceptive methods or relational diversity is essential for teachers as key profiles in the development not only academic but also personal development of students. That is why this Postgraduate diploma in Sex Education is developed in online modality for a period of 6 months.

This is an academic course where the graduate will obtain advanced learning on the historical evolution of Sexology, the methods of prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, the development, design and implementation of educational programs aimed at different ages and the therapeutic approach existing today. All this with an innovative teaching material based on video summaries, detailed videos and specialized readings that you can access comfortably, at any time of the day, from an electronic device with an Internet connection.

TECH, therefore, offers an excellent opportunity to progress professionally in the education sector through a flexible Postgraduate Diploma. And the fact is that students who enroll in this program will not have the obligation to attend an on-site center, nor will they have classes with fixed schedules. An ideal academic option for those who wish to combine daily responsibilities with an education that is at the educational forefront.

Take a step further in your career as a teaching professional and work effectively on sexual and reproductive rights with young students”

This Postgraduate diploma in Sex Education contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Psychology and Sexology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This program gives you the option to self-manage your study time and access the most advanced syllabus on adult Sex Education at any time”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

An academic option that provides teachers with the latest information on the influence of culture and the environment on gender expression and roles”

Access at any time of the day to the multimedia pills that will lead you to delve into the development of Sexology in the educational field”

The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma has been designed to provide the teaching professional with the most relevant information on sexuality. For this purpose, the syllabus of this program has been structured to offer a global vision of Sexology and then go into the concepts and resources necessary to work in the classroom on sexual diversity, monogamy, open relationships, risk behaviors and STIs. All of this is complemented by a library of multimedia resources with access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A syllabus that provides you with numerous activities with methodologies that you can integrate into your Sex Education sessions in your classroom””

Module 1. Sexology. Human Sexual Fact

1.1. Evolution of Sexology as a Science

1.1.1. First References to Sexuality
1.1.2. Development of Sexology as a Science
1.1.3. Human Sexual Fact

1.2. Biological Fundamentals

1.2.1. Neuroendocrine System
1.2.2. Genetics
1.2.3. Genital Anatomy

1.3. Social Foundations

1.3.1. Influence of Culture
1.3.2. Influence of the Environment

1.4. Psychological Foundations

1.4.1. Somatosexual Constitution
1.4.2. Sexual and Gender Identity
1.4.3. Gender Expression and Roles
1.4.4. Social Foundations
1.4.5. Influence of Culture
1.4.6. Influence of the Environment

1.5. Evolutionary Sexology

1.5.1. Definition
1.5.2. Normal Events that Occur in a Person's Life

1.6. Development of Sexuality

1.6.1. Nervous system
1.6.2. Primary Sexual Characteristics
1.6.3. Secondary Sexual Characteristics
1.6.4. Tertiary Sexual Characteristics

1.7. Child Development

1.7.1. Conceptualization
1.7.2. The Importance of Emotional Development from Childhood
1.7.3. Bowlby's Attachment Theory

1.8. Human Biological Processes

1.8.1. Physical, Psychological and Sexual Changes during Adolescence

1.8.1.1. Menstrual Cycle

1.8.2. Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
1.8.3. Climacteric and Menopause
1.8.4. Andropause

1.9. Anthropological Review of Human Sexuality

1.9.1. The Change From Quadrupedality to Bipedality
1.9.2. Most Important Historical Findings
1.9.3. The Palaeolithic Period and the Revolution of the Affects
1.9.4. Origin of Monogamy

1.10. Areas of Sexology Development

1.10.1. Clinical Symptoms
1.10.2. Physical
1.10.3. Educational
1.10.4. Disclosure

Module 2. Sex Education

2.1. Principles

2.1.1. Understanding its Importance
2.1.2. Role of the Sex Educator
2.1.3. Sexual and Reproductive Rights
2.1.4. General Objectives

2.2. Childhood Sex Education

2.2.1. Specific Objectives of this Stage
2.2.2. Role of Parents and Other Educational Agents
2.2.3. Sex Education in the Childhood Stage
2.2.4. Sex Education in Primary School
2.2.5. Proposed Activities and Resources

2.3. Adolescent Sex Education

2.3.1. Specific Objectives of this Stage
2.3.2. Role of Peer
2.3.3. Sex Education (11-17 years old)
2.3.4. Sex Education (17-19 years old)
2.3.5. Proposed Activities and Resources

2.4. Sex Education for Adulthood

2.4.1. Objectives According to More Particular Interests
2.4.2. Sex Education in Early Adulthood (19-40 years old)
2.4.3. Sex Education in Middle Adulthood (40-60 years old)
2.4.4. Proposed Activities and Resources

2.5. Sex Education in Late Adulthood (over 60 years old)

2.5.1. Specific Objectives of this Stage
2.5.2. Main Difficulties
2.5.3. Proposed Activities and Resources

2.6. Program Design and Implementation

2.6.1. Diagnosis of Interests
2.6.2. Program Development
2.6.3. Program Implementation
2.6.4. Program Assessment

2.7. Prevention and Health

2.7.1. Contraceptive and Conceptive Methods
2.7.2. Emergency Contraception
2.7.3. Sexually Transmitted Infections
2.7.4. Risky Behaviors

2.8. Relational Diversity

2.8.1. Origin of Monogamy
2.8.2. Important Concepts
2.8.3. Types of Open Relationships

2.9. Functional Diversity and Severe Mental Disorder

2.9.1. Stigmas of This Population
2.9.2. PLISSIT Model
2.9.3. Sexual Assistance

2.10. Formal and Non-Formal Education

2.10.1. Types of Programs

Module 3. Sexologist Consultation

3.1. Basic Assumptions

3.1.1. Objectives of Sex Therapy
3.1.2. Therapeutic Framework
3.1.3. General Intervention Phases

3.2. Deontological Aspects

3.2.1. Basic Principles
3.2.2. Deontology in Sexology
3.2.3. Deontology of Each Profession

3.3. Sexological Counseling

3.3.1. Special Characteristics
3.3.2. Frequently Asked Questions

3.4. Therapist Skills

3.4.1. Skills
3.4.2. Active Listening
3.4.3. Self-Knowledge
3.4.4. Good Practices

3.5. Therapist Self-Care

3.5.1. Burn Out Risk
3.5.2. Importance of the Therapist's Psychological Adjustment
3.5.3. Taking Care of the Energy

3.6. Therapeutic Alliance

3.6.1. Importance
3.6.2. Characteristics of the Therapeutic Relationship
3.6.3. Different Approaches to the Therapeutic Alliance

3.7. Specific Characteristics of Couples Therapy and Sex Therapy

3.7.1. Experiential Environment
3.7.2. Habitual Resistance to Therapy

3.8. Characteristics for a Good Prognosis

3.8.1. Safety Within the Therapeutic System
3.8.2. Engagement in the Therapeutic Process
3.8.3. Emotional Connection with the Therapist

3.9. Issues to be Addressed

3.9.1. Perception of the Own Body
3.9.2. Self-concept
3.9.3. Self-esteem

3.10. Online Consultation

3.10.1. Advantages and Disadvantages
3.10.2. Demonstrated Efficacy
3.10.3. Optimal Conditions for Online Consultation

With this program you will get the teaching resources you need to promote sexual equality among young people in your educational center”