Master of Science in Critical Sexuality Studies
The Master of Science in Critical Sexuality Studies at CIIS examines sexuality through intersectional and critical perspectives. Students choose an emphasis in Sex Counseling, SexTech, or Public Health Analysis.
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Start date: August 1, 2026
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The Master of Science in Critical Sexuality Studies is grounded in current issues in sexuality and explores the research, practice, and cultural dialogue shaping the field. The program emphasizes critical analysis of power structures and the social organization of sex and gender. Students can specialize in Sex Counseling, SexTech, or Public Health Analysis. Each emphasis is designed for different career goals, including counseling and care roles, technology development and UX or product work, and data analysis in public health or nonprofit settings. The program is offered online and takes approximately 2 to 3 years to complete. It includes 36 to 37 units. The source text also notes that applications open in August 2026 and classes begin in August 2027.
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Students and professionals interested in sexuality studies, counseling, SexTech, public health analysis, advocacy, research, education, or community leadership.
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The California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) launched the world's first university-affiliated Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research Certificate Program in 2015, establishing the gold standard for post-graduate psychedelic clinician training, with cohorts now also offered a B.S. in Psychedelic Studies and a KAP clinic. Based in San Francisco, CIIS is a non-profit graduate university pioneering integral approaches to consciousness, therapy, and psychedelic medicine.
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- FormatHybrid
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- SkillsCritical analysis of sexuality-related issuesIntersectional perspectiveAnalysis of power structuresResearch and interpretationPublic health analysisSex counselingSexTech product and service developmentUX researchData analysisProfessional communication
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