Child and Family Advocacy Certificate

Child and Family Advocacy Certificate is a program taught at University of Wisconsin - Parkside, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Child and Family Advocacy Certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside is an undergraduate certificate focused on child and family advocacy through an interdisciplinary set of sociology courses. You study Introduction to Sociology and Marriage and Family, then choose two elective courses from options such as Gender and Society, Sociological Social Psychology, Deviant Behavior, Childhood and Society, Woman and Work, or Sociology of Education.

The certificate is delivered in person and includes a practicum requirement. The practicum includes either Internship in Sociology (SOCA 492) or Social Welfare as a Social Institution (SOCA 380). Internship in Sociology supports community work experience with emphasis on job preparation skills, including resume writing, networking, and interviewing.

Modules

• Introduction to Sociology | SOCA 101 | 3 credits
• Marriage and Family | SOCA 207 | 3 credits
• Gender and Society | SOCA 213 | 3 credits
• Sociological Social Psychology | SOCA 320 | 3 credits
• Deviant Behavior | SOCA 331 | 3 credits
• Childhood and Society | SOCA 336 | 3 credits
• Woman and Work | SOCA 374 | 3 credits
• Sociology of Education| SOCA 375 | 3 credits
• Internship in Sociology* | SOCA 492 | 3 credits
• Social Welfare as a Social Institution | SOCA 380 | 3 credit

The minimum requirements for admission in Child and Family Advocacy Certificate at University of Wisconsin - Parkside for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Wisconsin - Parkside.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Wisconsin - Parkside as pre-requiste for admission in Child and Family Advocacy Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 and a minimum grade of C-minus in each course to earn the certificate. Select two elective courses from the selection below (6 credits). A practicum is required for this certificate (3 credits).

All SOCA 492 internships have to be geared towards the area of the certificate. Students who already have experience in any field may receive credit for the practicum category of the certificates but after submitting the necessary documentation and approval by the department.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.uwp.edu/learn/programs/childandfamilyadvocacy/

• mental health counselors
• case workers at the human services office
• child advocate
• family or victim advocate
• community liaison
• family therapist
• marriage and family counselors
• case management worker
• school counselors
• mental health therapy

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.