The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality offers five graduate degree programs for persons wishing professional training in sexology. These programs are designed specifically for persons who intend to make the field of sexology and erotology a major focus in their professional careers.

Under the Institute's programs, it is possible for students to continue their professional education without leaving their present employment. A minimum of two to three weeks per trimester is required to be spent at the Institute. Experience indicates that for the majority of students, the more time they spend in residence, the better they progress. Reading, watching video courses, writing papers and similar work required during the trimester may be done in private study at home. Because sexology has emerged as a separate academic and professional field in this country only in the last twenty-five years, students admitted to the Institute will bring with them backgrounds widely different in experience and training. This requires that the process of acceptance into the program and the evaluation of work already completed be as comprehensive as possible. It is not the wish of the Institute for persons to duplicate work already completed. Therefore, the Institute will give a limited amount of credit for previous academic work and professional experience in the field of sexology. The Institute restricts its programs to the field of sexology and erotology.

The physical facilities of the Institute are an appropriate training and resource center for the study of human sexuality. A large classroom with the latest media and environmental accoutrements provides for all types of programs. The Institute further offers print, film, and video libraries; video viewing areas; physical therapy facilities; administrative and faculty offices; smaller classrooms, etc., providing all necessary instructional space. The "Mac" Room (formerly the Common Room) serves as a socializing space for students, faculty and staff. In addition, the facility has all of the latest equipment, including access to video cameras and a system comparable to a commercial television studio.