International Institute of Clinical Sexology

What International Institute of Clinical Sexology does

The International Institute of Clinical Sexology (IICS) is a privately held, Florida-licensed educational institution that confers a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology to healthcare practitioners who already hold a master's degree. Its core product is a doctoral program comprising 30 core classes, six electives, 30 hours of supervision and case consultation, written and oral examinations, a required specialty concentration, and a dissertation or doctoral project. Total tuition is $21,340 with non-refundable $100 application and $600 registration fees; payment plans run 24 to 36 months and an AASECT/IITAP credit transfer of up to $4,000 can be applied. All synchronous instruction is delivered via live Zoom webinars, with optional in-person attendance at the Miami Shores, FL administrative office on an alternate-month Thursday-through-Monday schedule. The curriculum is organized around six specialty concentrations (Advanced Gender Therapy, Behavioral & Substance Addiction Therapy, Hypnotherapy & Sexuality, Kink Aware Therapy, Sex Offender Therapy, and Sexuality & Disabilities Therapy), and graduates are simultaneously board-certified by the Therapist Certification Association (TCA) as Sex Therapists, Clinical Sexologists, or Sexology Educators. IICS is led by Director Dr. Carol L. Clark, who personally holds CE provider approvals across AASECT, NBCC, and multiple Florida licensing boards (Nursing, Clinical Social Work, Psychology), and the institute operates the Sex Therapy Training Institute (STTI) as a related sub-brand that feeds students into the doctoral pipeline. The go-to-market is sales-led but predominantly self-serve: prospective students apply directly through the institute's website, and enrollment is driven by organic channels — website content, free try-out classes, email newsletters, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) — plus referrals from TCA, STTI, and existing graduates. Customer segments are horizontal and persona-based: mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, physicians, coaches, and educators seeking specialized doctoral-level sexology credentials.

Name

International Institute of Clinical Sexology

Legal name

International Institute of Clinical Sexology

Website

https://clinicalsexologyphd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Institute of Clinical Sexology is a Florida-licensed private institution offering a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology to master's-level healthcare practitioners worldwide, delivered via live Zoom webinars with six specialty concentrations and built-in TCA board certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Doctoral Education in Clinical Sexology

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAC

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAAANAI

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDADACAF

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• Doctoral clinical sexology
• Sex therapy certification
• Continuing education healthcare
• Specialty concentrations therapy
• Professional doctorate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami Shores

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Doctoral Program Tuition: The primary revenue stream is tuition for the PhD in Clinical Sexology program, charged as a flat total fee of $21,340. Students pay via flexible payment plans ranging from 24 to 36 months. Additional revenue includes application fees ($100 non-refundable) and registration fees ($600). Scholarship funds are available for select international students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The International Institute of Clinical Sexology (IICS) is a private, Florida-licensed educational institution that sells a PhD in Clinical Sexology program aimed at healthcare practitioners with master's degrees. The doctoral offering combines 30 core classes, 6 electives, supervision hours, written and oral examinations, one of six specialty concentrations, and a dissertation or doctoral project, delivered online via live Zoom webinars or in person at its Miami Shores, FL campus. Graduates also receive board certification through the Therapist Certification Association (TCA), with the institute operating a companion sub-brand, the Sex Therapy Training Institute (STTI), for individual certification courses and AASECT-eligible continuing education.

Product overview

IICS offers a PhD in Clinical Sexology as its primary educational program, with the core credential being the doctoral degree. The program is structured around 30 core classes, 6 electives, supervision/case consultation hours, written and oral examinations, and completion of either a dissertation or doctoral project. Students must also complete one specialty concentration alongside their studies. Upon graduation, students receive Board Certification through the Therapist Certification Association (TCA) as a Sex Therapist, Clinical Sexologist, or Human Sexuality Professional. The institution also operates the Sex Therapy Training Institute (STTI) as a sub-brand, which offers individual certification courses that can be taken separately or applied toward the PhD program. Specialty concentrations (Advanced Gender Therapy, Behavioral & Substance Addiction Therapy, Hypnotherapy & Sexuality, Kink Aware Therapy, Sex Offender Therapy, and Sexuality & Disabilities Therapy) function as add-on modules that provide additional certification beyond the core PhD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PhD in Clinical Sexology The institute's primary credential: a doctoral degree in Clinical Sexology consisting of 30 core classes, 6 electives, 30 hours of supervision/case consultation, written and oral exams, one specialty concentration, and a dissertation or doctoral project, delivered online via live Zoom webinars or in person in Miami Shores, FL. Designed for healthcare practitioners with a master's degree.
• Advanced Gender Therapy Specialty Concentration Specialty concentration focused on therapeutic approaches for gender variant clients, supporting transitioning individuals throughout their lifespan and assisting family members and partners.
• Behavioral & Substance Addiction Therapy Specialty Concentration Specialty concentration addressing addiction processes across substances and behaviors including sex addiction, gambling, internet, and process addictions, with focus on recovery and connection.
• Hypnotherapy & Sexuality Specialty Concentration Specialty concentration teaching hypnotherapy techniques that can be incorporated into sex therapy practice to address sexual dysfunctions, trauma, intimacy issues, and performance concerns.
• Kink Aware Therapy Specialty Concentration Specialty concentration providing sex-positive, kink-affirming training for professionals working with clients in alternative lifestyles including kink, BDSM, polyamory, and ethical non-monogamy.
• Sex Offender Therapy Specialty Concentration Specialty concentration covering assessment, treatment planning, and treatment of sex offenders including risk assessment, recidivism evaluation, and various therapeutic interventions.
• Sexuality & Disabilities Therapy Specialty Concentration Specialty concentration addressing barriers faced by individuals with mental/emotional or physical disabilities and providing strategies to help clients optimize their sexual potential.
• Board Certification in Sex Therapy (TCA) Board certification through the Therapist Certification Association (TCA) as a Sex Therapist, Clinical Sexologist, or Human Sexuality Professional, awarded upon completion of the IICS PhD program.
• Sex Therapy Training (STTI Certifications) Certification classes offered through the Sex Therapy Training Institute (STTI) sub-brand enabling psychotherapists to earn Board Certified Sex Therapist, Clinical Sexologist, or Sexology Educator credentials, with credits that also apply toward the IICS PhD program.
• Doctoral Dissertation/Doctoral Project Original research dissertation or innovative doctoral project that advances the field of Clinical Sexology, guided and supported by experienced faculty, with up to 2-3 years allowed to complete and no additional charge for extensions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Program can be completed in 12 months for the education portion, with dissertation completed within 2–3 years total.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Therapist Certification Association (TCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCA is the primary certification body for IICS graduates. Upon completing the PhD program, graduates are Board Certified through TCA as Sex Therapists, Clinical Sexologists, or Sexology Educators. TCA also hosts a Find a Professional directory where graduates are listed, and provides a listserv and Facebook community for graduates. The institute's director, Dr. Carol L. Clark, is a supervisor and provider for TCA.
• Sex Therapy Training Institute (STTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTTI is a related education brand also led by Dr. Carol L. Clark. STTI offers individual sex therapy certifications and continuing education that also apply toward the PhD program at IICS. Students can transfer credits between STTI and IICS, and the two organizations share faculty, curricula, and cross-promote programs.
• American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIICS is an approved AASECT CE credit provider (Provider #11-112B for Dr. Carol L. Clark, and #18-706-T for Therapy Certification Training). CE credits from IICS may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. The institute's director is a supervisor and provider for AASECT.
• Florida Commission of Independent Education (CIE)coreOthersIICS is licensed by the Florida Commission of Independent Education to offer a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. This state-level licensing ensures the institute meets high educational and operating standards and is audited yearly. The license is renewed annually and is distinct from U.S. Department of Education accreditation.
• NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapy Certification Training (a related entity) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 6856). CE credits from eligible programs qualify for NBCC credit renewal.
• Florida Board of NursingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIICS/Dr. Carol L. Clark is an approved CE provider for the Florida Board of Nursing (approval expires 10/27), allowing nurses to earn CE credits toward license renewal through the institute's programs.
• Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Carol L. Clark is an approved CE provider for the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (approval expires 3/27), allowing professionals in these disciplines to earn CE credits.
• Florida Board of PsychologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Carol L. Clark is an approved CE provider for the Florida Board of Psychology (approval expires 5/26), allowing psychologists to earn CE credits through IICS programs.
• Florida Certification BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll ATTI (Advanced Therapy Training Institute) classes are approved by the Florida Certification Board (#5094-A, Dr. Carol L. Clark), providing CE credits for certified professionals in Florida.
• National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBFE has approved Therapy Certification Training as a CE provider, enabling forensic evaluators to earn continuing education credits through the institute's programs.
• evoDevminorOthersevoDev is the website development firm credited with building and maintaining the IICS website (clinicalsexologyphd.org), as noted in the website footer.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Alliant International University: Operates multiple doctoral programs in clinical psychology, marital and family therapy, and organizational psychology, including online and hybrid modalities. Comparable practitioner-focused doctoral education model.
• Saybrook University: Online-focused university offering Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs in humanistic and integrative psychology for practitioner audiences. Comparable as a smaller, niche doctoral provider serving licensed clinicians seeking specialty credentials.
• Fielding Graduate University: Online doctoral university offering Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs designed for working professionals in psychology and education. Comparable low-residency practitioner doctorate model targeting master's-degreed clinicians.
• California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS): Offers specialized doctoral programs (e.g., clinical psychology, integrative health) including online/hybrid formats for practitioners. Comparable in delivering niche doctoral credentials to master's-trained professionals.
• Sofia University: Online-focused university offering doctoral degrees in psychology and transformative studies with practitioner applications. Smaller specialized doctoral provider comparable in scale and digital delivery approach.

Direct peers

• Pacific College of Health and Sciences: Specialized, mostly online post-secondary institution offering accredited degrees and certificates for working healthcare practitioners (e.g., nursing, acupuncture, holistic health). Like IICS, it pursues a niche practitioner-upskilling model rather than broad-market enrollment.
• Adler University: Offers doctoral programs (Psy.D., Ph.D., D.C.J.) for mental-health and applied practitioner careers, with online and hybrid tracks. Comparable as a doctoral-level professional school serving master's-trained clinicians seeking specialized credentials.
• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: Nonprofit professional school offering Psy.D. and Ph.D. programs for working mental-health practitioners, with substantial online delivery. Closely mirrors IICS's combination of practitioner-focused doctoral education and specialty concentrations.

Broad incumbents

• Walden University: Large, fully online university with a broad portfolio of doctoral programs for working professionals, including psychology and health-related fields. Comparable as an online doctoral provider for healthcare practitioners, but at far greater scale and broader scope.
• National University: Large non-profit university offering online and hybrid doctoral programs in psychology, health, and human services. Comparable broad-scale online doctoral provider for healthcare-adjacent practitioners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DrCarolClark
• Facebookfacebook.com/sextherapyphd
• Instagraminstagram.com/iics.sextherapytraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/international-institute-of-clinical-sexology

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about International Institute of Clinical Sexology