Opportunities for students and educators
University Students
UCLA Sex Squad Course Enrollment
Now recruiting! We invite students from all departments to enroll in Sex Squad both Winter and Spring Quarters.
For UCLA students, Sex Squad is a 2-quarter sequence of upper division courses in Winter (WL ARTS 160) and Spring (WL ARTS 177XP). Students create and perform original theatrical material aimed at high school health students who are learning about sexual health education topics. Learn about the program at artglobalhealth.org/uclasexsquad.
No prior experience is required. We welcome and encourage students from all departments and backgrounds to apply. Given the nature of our work, all students receive basic sexual and reproductive health education.
Sex Squad courses take place on Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 AM–1 PM, in Kaufman Hall during both Winter and Spring Quarters.
4 units are available in Winter Quarter and 4 units are available in Spring through the Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance. Enrollment during both quarters is required. The courses fulfill requirements for the global health minor.
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Email us at artglobalhealth@arts.ucla.edu.
Internships
We offer internships year-round to qualifying students from UCLA and other higher education institutions. We are currently recruiting interns for Spring Quarter only.
In Spring Quarter, interns are responsible for guiding visiting high school students to and from on-campus UCLA Sex Squad performances, as well as leading them on short campus tours.
Other responsibilities are based on each individual’s particular skill sets and interests. We encourage interns to consider ways they can contribute to our projects in various capacities, including event planning and execution, administrative support, research and evaluation, outreach and marketing, peer education, and art-making.
We require interns to work with us for a minimum of 5 hours per week. Interns can work up to a maximum of 10 hours per week. Schedules are determined on a case-by-case basis and can change throughout the year depending on personal circumstances.
Interns can join on a volunteer basis or earn UCLA course credit (2-4 units per quarter; junior or senior status required). Work study positions are available during Spring Quarter (financial aid grant is required).
No prior experience is required. We welcome and encourage students from all departments and backgrounds to apply. Given the nature of our work, all students receive basic sexual and reproductive health education.
During the academic year, all internships take place in person at our office in Kaufman Hall. Working on a hybrid or remote basis is only an option on a case-by-case basis.
Email us at artglobalhealth@arts.ucla.edu.
High School Educators
UCLA Sex Squad Performances
From April to early June each year, the Sex Squad offers performances to high school students on campus at UCLA. We also offer condensed tours of UCLA’s campus which are specific to our program.
A Sex Squad performance is an original 30-minute theatrical variety show created by UCLA students which is meant to supplement state-mandated comprehensive sexual health education.
From April to early June each year, the Sex Squad performs on Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 AM-1 PM on campus at UCLA. Schools should plan to arrive at UCLA no later than 10:30 AM.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Getting Tested
- Safe(r) Sex
- Body Autonomy
- LGBTQ+ Identity
- Communication
- Consent
- Sexual Assault
- Hypermasculinity
- Self-Empowerment
- Pleasure & Enjoying Sex
- Sexual Health Stigma
- Mental Health
Because there’s a new cast and script every year, the performances will vary. In general, there’s a mix of humorous skits, heartfelt personal monologues, engaging music and dance pieces, and participatory audience engagement segments. Each show concludes with a peer-led Q&A discussion with the cast.
Yes! The Art & Global Health Center works in close partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District HIV/AIDS Prevention Unit to ensure all performance content is medically accurate and age-appropriate for high school students. Our show is not approved for students below 9th grade.
Led by college student interns trained by the Art & Global Health Center, our tours offer a small glimpse into campus life at UCLA. Tours are customizable to the needs of your specific group of students. We are able to guide students around campus for up to 30 minutes before or after Sex Squad performances. We do not accompany students into the UCLA Store or Ackerman Student Union.
We can accommodate up to 180 students on any given day of performances. If you wish to bring more than 180 students total, you can register for multiple days.
Los Angeles Unified School District teachers must use iFieldTrip to schedule field trips to the UCLA campus. We do not have access to iFieldTrip and cannot do it on anyone’s behalf.
The Art & Global Health Center has a limited number of bus scholarships available. For more information, contact us at artglobalhealth@arts.ucla.edu.
No. Because Sex Squad’s cast is entirely made up of current UCLA students with very busy schedules, the performances must take place on campus.
Contact us at artglobalhealth@arts.ucla.edu.
Professional Development and Collaboration Opportunities
We train and collaborate with California high school educators to supplement state-mandated health education with our arts-based activities and methods.
We offer teachers stipends to attend a half-day Saturday training session at UCLA to learn from trained Art & Global Health Center facilitators about how to implement our educational materials and arts-based methods in their classrooms. Training content varies from year to year.
We offer teachers stipends to attend Zoom-based “office hours” with our facilitators to share ideas and feedback prior to implementing in the classroom.
Teachers will can receive a stipend for implementing our materials in their classrooms, completing a program evaluation survey, and participating in a group feedback session on Zoom.
We typically offer an in-person training session once per year in January or early February. The date for 2025 is to be determined.
Stipends vary from year to year. At minimum, teachers will be compensated $50 per hour for attending the in-person training, office hours, and survey/feedback session.
Yes! We highly encourage teachers to consider using our Start Your Own Sex Squad guide to support students in forming a club on their campuses. If you’re interested, contact us at artglobalhealth@arts.ucla.edu so we can offer support.
Contact us at artglobalhealth@arts.ucla.edu.