Social and Human Services – Child Advocate
Certificate
Time to Completion:
1-2 semesters, part-time
Schedule:
Day and evening classes
What You’ll Learn
The Child Advocate Certificate prepares students to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children by equipping them to recognize, respond to, and prevent child maltreatment. This program is designed for professionals and community members working with children who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in child welfare.
Outcomes
All courses within this certificate program can be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Social and Human Services, making it an excellent option for students looking to expand their career opportunities and continue their education in this field.
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested
list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your
interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at FTCC.
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Career Tracks
- Youth Support Specialist
- Social Services Assistant
- Group Home Counselor
- Wilderness Youth Counselor
- Juvenile Justice Officer
Program Contacts
For more information, please contact Kristin Cline, at kcline@forsythtech.edu.