The American American Academy of Sexology was a private higher educational institution. It provided Ph.D. degrees in the field of Clinical Sexology for sex therapists, sexologists and researchers in sex and sexology. History and overview In 1986, the American Academy of Clinical Sexology, originally named the American Academy of Clinical Sexologist, was founded by William Granzig within Maimonides University in Miami, Florida. The academy closed its doors to students in 2019 due to the passing of Dr. Granzig and dissolved in early 2020. Notable graduates *Ava Cadell is a former actress, writer, producer and currently a therapist and speaker on issues of sexuality.