Social and Human Services - Child Advocate NEW

Curriculum Description

The Child Advocate Certificate prepares students to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children by equipping them to recognize, respond to, and prevent child maltreatment. This program is designed for professionals and community members working with children who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in child welfare.

Featuring the evidence-based Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) curriculum, supported by the Zero Abuse Project, this program provides trauma-informed training focused on cultural awareness, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration in areas such as criminal justice, healthcare, and education. The program is fully online, offering flexibility for working professionals.

All courses within this certificate program can be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Social and Human Services, making it an excellent option for students looking to expand their career opportunities and continue their education in this field.

Career Possibilities: Youth Support Specialist, Social Services Assistant, Group Home Counselor, Wilderness Youth Counselor, Juvenile Justice Officer

This stackable certificate allows students to build their credentials while preparing for work in diverse settings. Graduates can further their careers by pursuing the AAS degree in Social and Human Services.

Certificate

C45380CA
NC CIP: 44.0000
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POS Approved: Fall 2025

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Credit Hours
CAS 110	Persp Child Maltreatment & Adv	3	3
CAS 120	Cultural Aware Child Malt/Adv	3	3
	Total:	6	6

Fall Semster

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Credit Hours
CAS 210	Prof & Sys Resp to Child Malt	3	3
CAS 220	Resp Survivor of Child Abuse	3	3
	Total:	6	6

Total Credit Hours: 12

C45380CA