Students enter the Master of Science in Sex Coaching in cohorts. Applications are accepted year round, and IICS confirms available cohort start dates once an application has been reviewed.

The next cohort begins in January 2027.

A limited number of places are available this fall for transfer students. If you are a Sex Coach U graduate from 2019 onward, contact IICS to ask whether a fall place is available to you.

IICS recognizes Sex Coach U certification as transfer credit toward the Master of Science in Sex Coaching. Sex Coach U graduates from 2019 onward may be eligible for up to 30 of the 60 required credits.

The exact number of credits awarded is determined individually by the IICS admissions committee following review of your record.

Credit transfer reduces the remaining coursework. It does not change the admission requirements, which are set by IICS and are described below.

Admission is set by IICS, not by Sex Coach U. Sex Coach U certification transfers as academic credit toward the degree, but it does not by itself qualify you for admission.

Applicants must meet one of these three routes:

Route one. A professional license or certification in healthcare, medicine, or mental health, issued by a state or other licensing jurisdiction.

Route two. A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, healthcare, human sexuality, humanities, education, or a related field.

Route three. A bachelor’s degree in any field, combined with evidence of additional training, certification, or professional experience in human sexuality, coaching, counseling, healthcare, or nursing.

Your Sex Coach U certification satisfies the second half of route three. If you hold a bachelor’s degree in any subject, you are eligible to apply.

If you hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed in route two, or a health or mental health license, you are eligible on that basis alone.

If you have no bachelor’s degree and no health or mental health license, you are not currently eligible, regardless of your Sex Coach U certification.

– A minimum GPA of 3.0, or the international equivalent

– Two letters of recommendation from licensed professionals, supervisors, or faculty able to speak to your capacity for graduate-level work

– A completed student questionnaire and admissions interview

– Orientation with the IICS Director of Student Services before classes begin

– International applicants may be asked for a TOEFL score of 500 or above

Official transcripts and letters of recommendation must be submitted and approved before classes begin. Documents submitted to IICS become the property of IICS and cannot be returned or forwarded to another institution, so keep originals and request duplicate copies where you may need them again.

Tuition is set by IICS.

Payment plans are available. Standard options begin with a $600 tuition deposit, followed by eight quarterly payments of $2,085, eighteen monthly payments of approximately $926, or twenty-four monthly payments of $695. Monthly and quarterly arrangements are negotiated at registration.

Tuition must be paid in full before the degree or transcripts are released.

Tuition for applicants entering with transfer credit is confirmed by IICS at the point of admission, once the credit award has been determined.

Students who complete 60 credits and achieve a minimum 85% average across all essay-based assignments and practical assessments receive:

– A Master of Science in Sex Coaching from the International Institute of Clinical Sexology

– Certification as a Sex Coach through the Therapist Certification Association

– Inclusion in the Find a Professional directory on the TCA website

– Additional certification as a Sex Coach through Sex Coach U

– Membership in GASP, the Global Association of Sexology Professionals, a live virtual community hosted by Sex Coach U

– Eligibility to apply for the Clinical Sexology PhD program at IICS

Sex Coach U certification, which supplies the transfer credit for this degree, is delivered by an AASECT-approved continuing education provider. AASECT CE credits earned through eligible Sex Coach U coursework may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal. Completion of the Master of Science does not itself confer AASECT certification.

These are professional credentials within sexology and sex coaching. They are not clinical licenses and do not permit the holder to practice as a licensed therapist or counselor. Sex coaches are trained to recognize when a client’s needs fall outside their scope of practice and to refer appropriately.

IICS is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. It is not accredited by a body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Two practical consequences to consider. Federal financial aid is not available for this program. And credit transfer to other institutions is at the discretion of the receiving institution rather than assured.

Within sexology and sex coaching, IICS credentials and the associated Therapist Certification Association designation carry professional recognition. The accreditation question matters most for applicants who may later want to apply these credits toward another academic program, and it should be factored into the decision.

The Masters suits practitioners who want academic grounding behind an existing certification, who work alongside licensed therapists or in healthcare-adjacent settings where a graduate qualification changes how they are read, or who are considering doctoral study later. The degree sits directly on the pathway to the IICS Clinical Sexology PhD.

It is a substantial commitment. Sixty credits, supervised client work, essay-based assessment throughout, and a minimum 85% average across the program. It is not a fast credential, and the weight it carries comes from that.

If your goal is to begin practicing as a sex coach, the Sex Coach U certification is the starting point and remains a complete professional qualification in itself. The Masters is a later step, not a prerequisite.

Applications are handled by IICS and are accepted year-round. Once your application has been reviewed, IICS will confirm which cohort you can join.

If you are a Sex Coach U student or graduate and want to understand how your existing coursework is likely to be assessed, contact the Sex Coach U team first. We can talk through where your record sits before you begin the application.

What is a Master of Science in Sex Coaching?

A 60-credit graduate degree that combines clinical sexology with professional coaching methodology, granted by the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. It runs 18 to 24 months and covers sexology and coaching foundations, business and professional development, and a supervised live practicum with individual and couple clients.

It is distinct from sex therapy training, which requires clinical licensure and involves treating psychological and sexual dysfunction.

When can I start?

Students enter in cohorts. Applications are accepted year round, and IICS confirms your available start date once your application has been reviewed. The first cohort begins in January 2027, and a limited number of fall places are available for transfer students.

Does my Sex Coach U certification count toward it?

Yes, for graduates from 2019 onward. IICS recognizes Sex Coach U certification as transfer credit, up to 30 of the 60 required credits. The number awarded in any individual case is confirmed by the IICS admissions committee after reviewing your record.

Do I need a bachelor’s degree?

In most cases, yes. IICS requires either a bachelor’s degree or a professional license in healthcare, medicine, or mental health.

If your bachelor’s degree is in a field such as psychology, counseling, social work, healthcare, human sexuality, humanities, or education, that qualifies you on its own under route two. If your degree is in any other subject, your Sex Coach U certification supplies the additional training required under route three, and the two together make you eligible.

What the certification does not do is replace the degree requirement itself.

What does it cost for Sex Coach U graduates?

Full tuition without transfer credit is $17,280, plus a $100 application fee and approximately $300 in textbooks. Payment plans start with a $600 deposit. If you are admitted with transfer credit, IICS confirms your tuition once your credit award has been determined.

Is the degree accredited?

IICS is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and is not accredited by a body recognized by the US Department of Education. Federal financial aid is not available, and credit transfer to other institutions is at the receiving institution’s discretion.

How long does it take?

Eighteen to twenty-four months for the full 60 credits. Students entering with transfer credit complete fewer credits, though the calendar timeline depends on how classes are scheduled within the cohort.

What does the practicum involve?

Eight hours minimum of supervised coaching across three client types: an individual male-identified client, an individual female-identified client, and one couple. All sessions are conducted over Zoom and recorded for faculty review. Students are supervised throughout and do not work with clients independently during this phase. For each client, students submit a case report using the PLISSIT and MEBES© models, an action plan, an integrative essay of 1,800 to 2,500 words, and a competency self-assessment.

Can I study from outside the United States?

IICS accepts international students and the program is delivered online. International applicants may be asked for a TOEFL score of 500 or above, and GPA equivalencies are mapped across UK, European, Australian, and Singaporean systems.

Before applying, confirm whether the IICS degree and the associated certifications are recognized by the professional bodies in your own jurisdiction.

How does sex coaching differ from sex therapy?

Sex coaching is forward-focused and client-driven. It supports individuals and couples with sexual wellness, communication, confidence, intimacy, and goal-setting. It does not diagnose or treat psychological conditions or sexual dysfunction.

Sex therapy is a licensed clinical practice requiring state or national licensure in a mental health discipline. The distinction matters professionally, legally, and ethically, and sex coaches are trained to refer when a client’s needs sit outside their scope.

Sex Coach U has trained sex coaches since 2010. Co-founded by Dr. Patti Britton, the program has graduates in more than 85 countries. For questions about how your Sex Coach U training applies to the IICS Masters, contact the team.