Sex Education: 
Aspects of Sexology and Sexuality across the Lifespan - MC

With the Micro Credential “Sex Education: Aspects of Sexology and Sexuality across the Lifespan,” you will gain in-depth knowledge of sexual development and socialization across different stages of life. This short, part-time program is designed for professionals in social work, the social sciences, healthcare and education who encounter issues related to the sexuality of people with or without disabilities in their professional practice.

You will explore childhood sexuality and sexual learning processes in the early years of life. Building on this foundation, you will examine the stages of sexual development during adolescence, adulthood and later life. Another key focus is on sexuality and disability.

In addition, you will learn the sexological foundations of sex education and reflect on the relationship between education and sexuality. You will examine current topics of discourse related to sexuality as well as the diversity of sexual expressions and lifestyles. In doing so, you will question your own values and moral beliefs and their influence on sex education programs.

You will also gain an overview of sexual problems and dysfunctions. This will help you recognize the boundaries of educational and counseling practice and distinguish them from the scope of specialized counseling and therapy services.

Upon completion, you will be able to professionally contextualize sexual development throughout the life course, reflect on different life realities and address issues in sex education more professionally. You will also be familiar with networks and institutions dedicated to sex education in Carinthia.

Build knowledge where taboos set limits.

Strengthen your skills in the MC Sex Education program to develop an open, reflective and professional approach to sexuality.

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Level of qualification

Academic Short Program

ECTS credits

1.5

Tuition fees

€ 690,-

ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee

€ 26.20 / Semester

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Qualification awarded

Micro Credential - Certificate

Duration of study

2.5 Days

Language of instruction

German

CU Campus

Online

Dates Infobox

Dates will be announced shortly.

Applicants must have relevant specialized training in social work, social sciences, healthcare or education. The short program is designed for professionals who wish to expand their skills in dealing with sexuality in a professional context.

For more information, please email us at d.pluch(at)cuas.at.
Click here to apply.


    Virtual Campus Tour

On foot

From the Feldkirchen bus station, you can reach the campus in about 5 minutes on foot. Take 10th October Street toward the city center until you reach Schillerplatz. From there, continue along Kirchgasse and Ossiacher Street to Hauptplatz. The campus is located at the lower end of Hauptplatz.

 

By public transportation

If you’re coming to Feldkirchen by train or bus, the campus is about a 10-minute walk (600 m) from the Feldkirchen train station and about a 5-minute walk (400 m) from the Feldkirchen bus station. 

 

By car

Coming from Klagenfurt, take the Feldkirchen bypass to the third traffic light, then turn left onto Ossiacher See Süduferstraße. Follow the road for about 1 km, then turn left before the railroad overpass toward the city center onto Ossiacher Straße.

Coming from Villach, turn right at the first traffic light onto Ossiacher See Süduferstraße. Follow the road for about 1 km, then turn left before the railroad overpass toward the city center onto Ossiacher Straße.

After about 200 m, you’ll find a free parking lot on the left. The campus is located at the lower end of the main square. There are several short-term parking spots directly in front of the building.

 

By Plane

There are several airports in the area to choose from:

  • Klagenfurt: about a 30-minute drive
  • Ljubljana (Slovenia): approx. 1 hour 15 minutes by car
  • Graz: about 1 hour and 45 minutes by car
  • Salzburg: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes by car
  • Trieste and Venice (Italy): approx. 2 to 3 hours’ drive
  • Vienna: approx. 3 hours 45 minutes by car
  • Munich: approx. 4 hours travel time

The onward journey to the Feldkirchen campus can then be made by train, bus, taxi, or car.


     Contact

Mag.a (FH) Christine Hofstätter

Lecturer
c.hofstaetter(at)isp-sexualpaedagogik.org

Jörg Nitschke, MA

Certified Social Worker & Educator, Sex Counselor (DGfS), Lecturer
j.nitschke(at)isp-sexualpaedagogik.org

FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Ruth Hechtl

Research Director
+43 5 90500 4223
r.hechtl(at)cuas.at

Mag.a (FH) Daniela Pluch

Manager of Educational Programs
+43 5 90500 4312
d.pluch(at)cuas.at

Mag.a Alexandra Liegl.

Head of CU Academy
+43 5 90500 4311
a.liegl(at)cuas.at