Be the Voice for a Child in Need
Wilmington University’s Child Advocacy Studies certificate is a program vital for anyone who works with children: teachers, nurses, medical personnel, caseworkers, clergy, or law enforcement. But it extends beyond those professionals to anyone who cares about children. Get the knowledge and skills to become an effective advocate in the fight to eliminate child abuse.
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Face-to-face or 100% online 15 undergraduate credits Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ Program

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Learn from active leaders in the field

You’ll learn to recognize the varying forms of child abuse, the reporting requirements and the investigation processes through courses taught by practicing professionals with significant experience in the field. Wilmington University is one of an elite group of academic pioneers offering courses in child abuse recognition and investigation.
 
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Build valuable child advocacy skills to stop child abuse

Develop the skills to recognize symptoms and effects of child maltreatment, to identify intervention strategies, and to conduct investigative interviews. You’ll also learn how to respond and investigate mistreatment and be prepared to intervene. Two electives will tailor the program to your career goals and interests.
 
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Apply your child advocacy certificate credits toward multiple WilmU degrees

Through Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™, the courses you’ll complete in this certificate program can also be applied to bachelor’s degree programs in Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, Education Studies, Psychology, or the RN to B.S.N. This permits you to customize your academic pathway and add value to your education without adding extra time or cost.
Susan Purcell

call iconWilmU’s CAST certificate program empowers adults to protect children from the devastating impacts of abuse and neglect. Students learn from instructors who are seasoned professionals in the fields of child welfare and law enforcement.”

– Susan Purcell, Program Chair

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