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Child advocacy refers to a range of individuals, professionals and advocacy organizations who speak out on the best interests of children. An individual or organization engaging in advocacy typically seeks to protect children’s rights which may be abridged or abused in a number of areas. A child advocate will try to prevent children from being harmed and may try to obtain justice for those who have already been injured in some way. A child advocate may also seek to ensure that children have access to positive influences or services which will benefit their lives such as education, childcare and proper parenting.
This Child Advocacy Studies minor will prepare pre-professionals and practitioners to respond to child maltreatment in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner.
Program Overview
The course listings below are a representation of what this minor requires. Select elective courses may also be included. Students may have to take additional courses to fulfill the prerequisites of the required courses.
Course # | Course Name |
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SOCI 4450 or SOWK 4450 | Child Welfare/Maltreatment |
SOWK 2220 | History of Social Welfare |
SOCI 2250 | Human Sexuality |
SOCI 3100 | Juvenile Delinquency |
SOCI 4300 | Sociology of the Family |
SOCI 4440 or SOWK 4450 | Global Child Advocacy Issues |
SOWK 4460 | Social Work Practice with Teens |