About the Program
Psychology Department
Buckham Hall A238
(716) 878-6215
psychology.buffalostate.edu/
The 9-credit Child Advocacy Studies certificate focuses on interdisciplinary, ethical, realistic, and culturally sensitive content that provides professionals working with children a foundation for responding to child maltreatment. Students will learn about the various disciplinary responses to child maltreatment and will develop a multidisciplinary understanding of the most effective responses.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (9 credit hours)
CAS/PSY 301 PERSPECTIVES ON CHILD ABUSE AND ADVOCACY 1 3
CAS 302 GLOBAL CHILD ADVOCACY ISSUES 3
CAS 401 PROFESSIONAL AND SYSTEMIC APPROACHES TO CHILD ABUSE AND MALTREATMENT 3
Prerequisite
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
PSY101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 - Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours 9