Child Advocacy, Minor
Liberal Arts (Code 460-401)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 credits) | ||
| 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 of the following: | ||
| Foundations in American Indian and Indigenous Studies | ||
| Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Communities | ||
| American Indian Literature of Healing | ||
| Elective Courses (12 Credits) | ||
| 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 |
| 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 an independent study related to child welfare. The directed or independent study must be pre-approved by the Child Advocacy Studies advisor. | ||
Note 1: Students must earn a grade of C or better in any course used to fulfill the requirements for the minor.
Note 2: Other courses may be used to meet minor requirements if approved by the Child Advocacy Studies advisor.
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.