The International Institute of Clinical Sexology
The International Institute of Clinical Sexology (IICS) is a distinguished private, for-profit educational institute committed to excellence.
We offer a prestigious Ph.D. program in Clinical Sexology tailored to licensed and license-eligible professionals within the healthcare field.
Our program equips aspiring practitioners with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to excel in Sex Therapy, Consulting or Coaching, and/or provide Sex Education as an adjunctive service to their clinical specialty.
The Clinical Sexology program at IICS is meticulously crafted to deliver a comprehensive curriculum, strategically designed to empower clinicians to address an extensive spectrum of sexual concerns across diverse treatment settings.
Mission of the Institution
The International Institute of Clinical Sexology (IICS) is a distinguished private, for-profit educational institute committed to excellence.
IICS is dedicated to advancing the field of sexology through comprehensive education, research, and clinical excellence. We empower professionals to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that affirms sexual health, ethical practice, and professionalism. Committed to inclusivity and innovation, we strive to foster a global community that promotes sexual well-being for individuals and communities across all identities and life stages.
Purpose of the Institution
At IICS, we recognize the essential need of advancing the field of sexology, which encompasses the study of human sexuality and its multifaceted dynamics.
Clinical Sexology is the scientific study of human sexuality and sexual behavior, focusing on how individuals experience, express, and relate to sex and intimacy. The term “clinical” refers to work conducted directly with patients or clients, emphasizing applied knowledge and therapeutic skill.
The objective of this program is to educate and prepare healthcare and human service professionals to integrate Clinical Sexology into their practice with confidence, competence, and ethical integrity. Healthcare in this context encompasses psychotherapy, psychology, medicine, ministry, education, coaching, and related fields.
The program consists of three primary components:
- Core Clinical Sexology Education - Foundational coursework in human sexuality, sexual health, and sex therapy.
- Specialty Concentration - A choice of one of six focused areas allowing students to tailor their expertise.
- Dissertation or Doctoral Project - The program concludes with either a dissertation or a doctoral project, allowing students to complete a culminating scholarly or applied work that demonstrates advanced professional mastery and meaningful contribution to the field of Clinical Sexology.
Graduates emerge fully prepared to address the complex and diverse sexual concerns of individuals, couples, and communities. Through research-informed practice, ethical decision-making, and culturally attuned, compassionate care, they advance the field of sexology as clinicians, educators, scholars, and leaders.
