Child Advocacy, Minor
(Code 460-401)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SW 290 | Human Rights and Global Justice | 3 |
| or SW 389 | Understanding Trauma | |
| SW 385 | Child Welfare | 3 |
| SW 492 | Advanced Child Welfare | 3 |
| Select one: | ||
| Foundations in American Indian and Indigenous Studies | ||
| Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Communities | ||
| American Indian Literature of Healing | ||
| Select twelve credits from the following: | ||
| CRMJ 302 | Youth Crime and Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 320 | Race, Crime, and Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 325 | Victimology | 3 |
| CRMJ 359 | Teen Technology Misuse | 3 |
| ES 212 | Exploring Schooling K-12 | 2-3 |
| ES 283 | Supporting Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| KINS 335 | Introduction to School Health Education and Current Health Issues | 3 |
| PSYC 121 | Introduction to Child Life | 3 |
| PSYC 230 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC 251 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 286 | Understanding Suicide | 3 |
| PSYC 331 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 332 | Psychology of Adolescence | 3 |
| PSYC 349 | Psychology of Stigma, Prejudice and Intergroup Relations | 3 |
| PSYC 363 | Psychology of Addictions | 3 |
| SW 377 | Self-Care in the Helping Professions | 3 |
| SW 394 | Introduction to Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals | 3 |
| SW 490 | Mental Health and Substance Use | 3 |
| SEIP 200 | Introduction to Diverse Learners | 3 |
| SEIP 219 | Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| SEIP 300 | Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators | 3 |
| SEIP 400 | Inclusive Practices for Elementary-Middle Educators | 3 |
| SOC 164 | Family and Intimate Relationships | 3 |
| SOC 248 | Sociology of Mental Illness | 3 |
| SOC 312 | Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. | 3 |
| SOC 316 | Sociology of Family | 3 |
| SOC 351 | Sociology of Deviance | 3 |
| SOC 410 | Sociology of Education | 3 |
| SOC 419 | Gender and Power | 3 |
| SLHS 210 | Cultural Perspectives of the Deaf | 3 |
| SLHS 331 | Child Language Disorders | 4 |
| SLHS 485 | Serving Diverse Populations | 2 |
| Other courses as approved by the minor advisor or department chair. | ||
| Additional Requirement | ||
| Students pursuing the Child Advocacy Studies minor must complete one of the following items: | ||
1. A 100 hour placement in a child welfare setting. The placement setting must be pre-approved by the Child Advocacy Studies advisor. Students may seek pre-approval to count coursework associated with their major (such as student teaching, social work internship, or other practicum experience) to meet this requirement. | ||
2. A domestic or international immersion experience related to child welfare. The immersion must be pre-approved by the Child Advocacy Studies advisor. | ||
3. A Directed Study or Independent Study related to child welfare. The directed or independent study must be pre-approved by the Child Advocacy Studies advisor. | ||
NOTE: A grade of C or better must be earned in all classes used to fulfill minor requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following outcomes:
- Demonstrate understanding and confidence in identifying maltreatment and the process of mandated reporting.
- Explain the systems children and their families may interact with once maltreatment or neglect has been reported.
- Apply multidisciplinary approaches to serving children and families who have experienced trauma.
- Identify resources appropriate for recommendation for a child or family who has experienced trauma.