SHEC Application Process

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Basic requirements for admission into the SHEC program include all of the following:

  • A related undergraduate degree (with a preference for health sciences or education degrees) or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Those seeking entrance based on equivalency must detail such experience in their application and could be requested to provide further community endorsement.
  • Please note that Options for Sexual Health accepts 1-3 of these types of applicants per cohort.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.

*Students must complete a Sexual Attitudes Reassessment (SAR) workshop recognized by Options for Sexual Health as a co-requisite to SHEC and a requirement to be SHEC Certified. This workshop is offered online by many other organizations in North America. Students planning to apply for SHEC will need to include the SAR workshop they plan to attend or have attended within the last 5 years on their application form. See FAQ for more details.

All interested applicants should note that SHEC is a competitive course with limited enrollment and not all qualified applicants will be accepted. In some cases, further evidence to support an application might be requested.

Application Process

  1. Applicants must complete the SHEC online application (link below), where the following documents will also be submitted:
    • CV demonstrating a related undergraduate degree (with a preference for health sciences or education degrees) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
    • Letter of intent, including your reasons for applying, and your education and learning goals
    • Two professional letters of recommendation (including contact information) from past or current employers, supervisors or professors.
    • Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector check
    • Proof of completion (within the last five years) or registration of an upcoming SAR (within the SHEC year you are applying for).
  2. Interviews may be performed as part of the application process.

*Application letters should be addressed to the SHEC Advisory Committee at Options for Sexual Health.

Upcoming SHEC 

Applications for SHEC 2025 cohorts are open until January 15th!

Early Bird Discount ($100 off) available if you apply before November 30th

Click here to APPLY.

SHEC is an ONLINE course with five weekend modules that run Friday-Sunday; 9am-5pm PST. Full attendance is mandatory for SHEC modules.

Please consider the course dates below carefully before applying.

SHEC 2025 Spring

  • Module One: March 7 – 9, 2025
  • Module Two: April 4 – 6, 2025
  • Module Three: May 2 – 4, 2025
  • Module Four: May 30 – June 1, 2025
  • Module Five: July 4 – 6, 2025

SHEC 2025 Fall

  • Module One: September 5 – 7, 2025
  • Module Two: October 3 – 5, 2025
  • Module Three: October 31 – November 2, 2025
  • Module Four: November 28 – 30, 2025
  • Module Five: January 9 – 11, 2026

SHEC 2024 Fall — in progress

  • Module One: Oct 4 – 6, 2024
  • Module Two: Nov 1 – 3, 2024
  • Module Three: Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2024
  • Module Four: Jan 10 – 12, 2025   
  • Module Five: Feb 7 – 9, 2025

 

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