ISTI offers individual classes and complete sessions that continually meet the challenging and changing social trends through specially designed programs developed by Dr. Tammy Nelson, an internationally recognized expert, author, lecturer and thought leader. Attending these courses allows practitioners from all backgrounds to discover their own best selves while under the guidance of some of the most respected names in the industry.
You can blend online coursework with in-person sessions. Your pathway may start with coursework that transfers into our program as you pursue your certification. Your program grows as you need it, so if you begin on one certification you can add the other one at any time.
| Study Track 1 Certified Sex & Couples Therapist (CSCT) | Study Track 2 Certified Sex Therapist (CST) by AASECT* ** | Study Track 3 Dual Certification CSCT & CST | |
| Sex Therapy | 50 hours | 44 hours | 44 hours |
| Sex Education | 90 hours | 90 hours | |
| Couples Therapy | 30 hours | 30 hours | |
| Integrative Therapy | 15 hours | 16 hours | 16 hours |
| SAR | 10 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| 105 hours | 160 hours | 205 hours |
Supervision required:
| Integrative Supervision | 10 hours | 10 hours | |
| Supervision | 50 hours | 50 hours |
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* Includes 16 hours of Couples Counseling Training. This requirement can be completed in the program or in an approved program for transfer.
** This program meets the educational requirements for CE’s for AASECT certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information, please contact info@aasect.org or your local certifying organization for detailed information.