Sex and Law:
Legal Certainty for Sexuality Education Professionals - MC
With the Micro Credential “Sex and Law: Legal Certainty for Sexuality Education Professionals,” you’ll gain practical knowledge about the legal framework governing sex education and sexual education. This short academic program is designed for professionals who wish to address the topic of sexuality in their educational, social work, or counseling practice.
You will explore the rights of those affected and the obligations of professionals and institutions. These include rights to education, information and consent, as well as legal issues related to sexual and reproductive self-determination.
Another key focus is on criminal offenses against sexual integrity and self-determination. You will examine supervisory duties and potential breaches of duty, reporting obligations and rights to report, as well as confidentiality and disclosure obligations. Protective measures for victims and perpetrators, as well as potential criminal and professional disciplinary consequences for institutions, will also be covered.
In addition, you will learn about legal requirements regarding the distribution and storage of sexuality-related content. You will gain an overview of data protection, relevant professional regulations and selected areas of the Equal Treatment Act. Current phenomena such as sexting, grooming and sextortion are analyzed using theoretical foundations and practical case studies.
Upon completion, you will be better able to assess legal issues in the context of sex education, recognize professional obligations and act with greater legal certainty in sensitive situations.
Combine sex education with legal clarity.
Expand your knowledge of self-determination, supervisory duties and data protection in the MC Sex and Law.
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Level of qualification
Academic Short Program
ECTS credits
1.5
Tuition fees
€ 290
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
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Qualification awarded
Micro Credential - Certificate
Duration of study
1.5 Days
Language of instruction
German
CU Campus
Feldkirchen
Dates Infobox
Dates will be announced shortly.
Applications are accepted.
Applicants must have completed the CU Academy’s “Sex Pedagogy & Sex Education” Certificate program or a comparable continuing education program, as well as relevant professional training in the social services, healthcare, child-rearing, or education fields. The MC is designed for professionals who wish to expand their expertise in dealing with sexuality in educational, social work, or counseling settings.
For more information, please email us at d.pluch(at)cuas.at.
Click here to apply.
Feldkirchen Campus
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
FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Ruth Hechtl
Research Director
+43 5 90500 4223
r.hechtl(at)cuas.at
Mag. Bernd Suppan
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