Child Advocacy Studies (Undergraduate Certificate)
Program Code: UGCT-AS
Cert Code: CAS
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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 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 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
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Prerequisite: PSY 101