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While all IICS PhD students complete a specialization as a part of their studies, our specialization courses are also available to non-PhD students as standalone programs offered through the Therapy Certification Association (TCA).
These programs can be pursued independently and may be eligible for credit toward the IICS doctoral program in the future. Specialty concentrations include: Behavioral & Substance Addiction Therapy, Sex Offender Therapy , Sexuality and Disabilities , Transgender Care Therapy , Kink Conscious Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Sexuality
This program consists of offers 11 subjects which offer a comprehensive approach to substance and behavioral addictions, including sex and pornography addiction. It is grounded in the premise that the root of addiction is the pursuit of stimulation, with the brain seeking sources of reward.
Ultimately, sex addiction is framed as a manifestation of broader addictive processes rather than the behavior itself. Students will be rigorously prepared for the ICRC certification exam, ensuring they develop the competence and ethical expertise required for professional practice. The program also emphasizes developing clinical skills to meet the highest standards of care across disciplines.
SAC 701 Principles of Addiction and Treatment
SAC 702A Evaluation, Assessment & Co-occurring Disorders
SAC 702B Evaluation, Assessment & Co-occurring Disorders 2
SAC 703 Family Systems & Co-dependency
SAC 704 Service Modalities and Models of Treatment
SAC 705A Treatment Planning and Relapse Prevention
SAC 705B Treatment Planning and Relapse Prevention
SAC 706 Medical, Mental Health, & Pharmacology
SAC 707 Ethical and Behavioral Standards
SAC 708 Cultural Diversity & Special Populations
RES 901 Research in Sex Addiction & Compulsivity
The Sex Offender Therapy Specialization consists of 11 subjects and meets the requirements for a Certified Sex Offender Therapist (CSOT). It involves an in-depth education in the assessment and treatment of court-ordered juvenile and adult sex offenders, with an additional 50 hours of supervision.
Delivered via Zoom webinar, this format allows global participation in the CSOT training. For existing mental health clinicians, the program meets the training requirements set by the State of Florida.
SOT 701 Reproductive anatomy and sexual physiology
SOT 702 Developmental Sexuality
SOT 703 Development of Sexual Arousal Patterns
SOT 704 The Sexual Offender
SOT 705 Interactions between sexuality and the dynamics of interpersonal and family relationships
SOT 706 Evaluation of Juvenile and Adult Sexual Offenders
SOT 707 Juvenile Treatment
SOT 708 Adult Sex Offender Treatment
SOT 709 Treatment of Special Population
SOT 710 Risk Assessment- Research and Instruments
SOT 711 Supervision included with class credit
The program consists of 10 subjects delivered through the frameworks of disability rights and disability justice. It is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse sexuality-related challenges faced by individuals with disabilities across the lifespan.
This program is ideal for both experienced practitioners seeking advanced disability-focused training and early-career sexuality professionals aiming to specialize in disability-inclusive care.
SDT 701 Historical Context: What is Ableism? What is Sexual Ableism?
SDT 702 Overview of Congenital Physical Disabilities and How They Can Affect Sexual Functioning
SDT 703 Intellectual Learning and Psychological Disabilities Overview (Sexual Consent Issues, Etc.)
SDT 704 Sex and Autism 101
SDT 705 Working with parents, families, partners, and the disability social support system
SDT 706 Sexuality and Acquired Disabilities: SCIs, TBIs, STIs
SDT 707 Disability and Sex Work
SDT 708 Disability and Alternative Sexual Lifestyles (LGBTQ+, BDSM, etc.)
SDT 709 Aging Disability and Sexuality
SDT 710 Sexuality and Dementias
This program involves 12 subjects (including a clinical practicum and supervision), and equips clinicians to serve gender-diverse populations effectively. Many therapists lack the expertise to address the unique challenges faced by transgender clients, particularly in navigating transition-related issues.
Beyond supporting clients through gender identity exploration and transition, therapists are often required to provide letters of recommendation for hormone therapy and surgical interventions. This program allows clinicians to build a specialized practice while serving an underserved population—geographically, therapeutically, and medically.
TGC 701 Foundations of Transgender Care
TGC 702 Transition Challenges
TGC 703 Legal & Ethical Issues
TGC 704A Medical Intervention: Hormones
TGC 704B Medical Intervention: Surgeries
TGC 705 Evaluation, Assessment, and Differential Diagnoses
TGC 706A Transition through the Lifespan 1: Child and Adolescent Care
TGC 706B Transition through the Lifespan 2: Senior Care
TGC 707 Treatment Planning and Therapeutic Issues
TGC 708 Cultural Competency, Religion, and Spirituality
TGC 709 Counseling Families and Partners
TGC 710 Transgender Psychiatry and Pharmacology
TGC 801 Clinical Practicum & Supervision
This specialization includes 8 subjects, with Part 1 of the program focused on teaching students the skills and techniques to use hypnosis for addressing various issues, and Part 2 focusing specifically on applying hypnotherapy to sexual concerns.
This specialisation includes both didactic training, experiential exercises and independent practice.
HYP 701 Principles of Hypnotherapy
HYP 702 Foundations of Hypnotherapy
HYP 703 Advanced Practice of Hypnotherapy
HYP 704 Advanced Practice of Hypnotherapy
HYP 705 Ethical Practice of Hypnotherapy
HYP 706 Sexual Dysfunction Treatment
HYP 707 Sexual Dysfunction Treatment
HYP 708 Clinical Application with Special Populations
This specialization is designed for graduate-level clinicians seeking advanced expertise in Kink and BDSM. Over 120 hours of live and independent study, the program provides an in-depth exploration of BDSM culture, practices, and dynamics, preparing future sexologists to offer expert care to individuals in this community.
The curriculum examines human sexuality, power, and connection through a kink-conscious lens, covering BDSM’s history, contemporary practices, and challenging conventional perceptions. Emphasizing inclusivity, empathy, and ethical practice, this program prepares you to address the unique needs of the Kink/BDSM community. You’ll gain cultural competency and learn to offer affirming, consensual care, respecting diverse identities, experiences, and boundaries while creating safe, supportive environments for all clients.
KCT 701 My Kinda Kink
KCT 702 The History of BDSM & Kink in Culture
KCT 703 To Kink or Not to Kink? That is the Relationship Question
KCT 704 I Identify (Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships)
KCT 705 Kink in Color: A Multicultural Lens
KCT 706 BDSM and Addiction
KCT 707 Kink and Different Bodies
KCT 708 Kink across the Spectrum
KCT 709 Therapeutic BDSM
CT 710 Review of Kink/BDSM Research
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