Academic Program
Child Abuse Recognition
Certificate
Child abuse/neglect has long been recognized as a chronic problem in our society. While many colleges and universities offer courses/programs designed to identify and address the problems in the adult population, by and large the problems related to childhood, especially child abuse/neglect, continue to be ignored. The College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) offers this certificate program designed specifically for the early recognition and intervention of child abuse and neglect.
The program will assist social workers, counselors, educators, law enforcement personnel, day/child-care workers and others to provide more comprehensive services to children who are abused, at risk of abuse or who are neglected. The primary focus of the certificate program is early identification and intervention on behalf of the child who is a victim of abuse or neglect.
Additionally, the program provides an opportunity to learn how to work more effectively with the medical, legal and social service systems already established to deal with such problems.
Freshman Admission Requirements
This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study. Simply apply for the certificate and register for the appropriate classes.
Application Information
Program Code: 18CERT2-CAR
Program Requirements
Duration
Full-time program duration: .5 years
Majoring Details
To earn this certificate, students must complete 30 quarter-credit hours (10 courses), completing all core requirements and selecting six courses from the approved electives listed below.
Graduation Requirements
To earn this certificate, students must complete 30-quarter credit hours (10 courses) including all core requirements and selecting two courses from each knowledge domain. Students must submit a Certificate Completion Form to the Student Services Center in 1110 One Edwards Center upon completion of the required course work.Career Possibilities
This program is recommended for:
- Probation, parole and corrections officers
- Social workers and guidance counselors
- Mental health professionals
- Nurses and other medical staff
- Psychiatrists and psychologists
- Certified professionals
- Licensed professional counselors
- Volunteers working with abused or neglected children
- Attorneys
- Teachers
- Police officers
Core Curriculum
This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this major. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.
If you are currently enrolled at UC, you can audit your degree online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the course applicability system (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.
| Course Name | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course Requirements | ||
| Child Protective Services | 18-ADDC-251 | 3 |
| Children and the Courts | 18-ADDC-252 | 3 |
| Child Abuse I | 18-ADDC-310 | 3 |
| Children's Rights I | 18-ADDC-571 | 3 |
| Approved Electives: | ||
| Domestic Violence and the Law | 18-ADDC-322 | 3 |
| Addiction: Impact on the Family | 18-ADDC-301 | 3 |
| Family Counseling Skills | 18-ADDC-405 | 3 |
| Diversity and Child Rearing | 18-ADDC-267 | 3 |
| Child Abuse II | 18-ADDC-311 | 3 |
| Childhood Trauma and Recovery | 18-ADDC-415 | 3 |
| Crisis Management in Therapy | 18-ADDC-421 | 3 |
| Childhood Trauma and Recovery | 18-ADDC-415 | 3 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Education | 18-ADDC-421 | 3 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Education | 18-ADDC-424 | |
| TOTAL | 30 |
The curriculum provided herein is for the guidance of students. The college, however, reserves the right to change course curriculum without prior notice.
The provisions of this listing do not constitute an express or implied contract between the college and any member of the student body, faculty or general public.
The displayed information is the latest available from the academic program which is maintained by the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Student Services Center.