If you want to pursue a rewarding career protecting and advocating for children, the undergraduate Child Advocacy Studies Certificate program at Indiana Wesleyan University was designed for you. With this child advocacy studies certificate, you can gain the knowledge and practical skills to work in entry-level roles in social services-type agencies. You can also apply the credits earned in this program to an associate’s or bachelor’s level degree program in a related area. Whether you eventually want to pursue a career in social services, teaching, or religious settings, you can begin your journey through this undergraduate certificate program.
Why Pursue My Child Advocacy Studies Certificate at IWU?
There are several benefits to pursuing your undergraduate child advocacy studies certificate at IWU. The courses in this introductory program are taught by faculty with experience in child advocacy roles. We also provide a full system of student services, from tech support to tutoring, to help you succeed in this child advocacy studies certificate program. Students learn from expert faculty who will become mentors in the faith, integrating classroom learning with biblical truths for a Christ-centered environment that encourages spiritual growth.
What Will I Learn in this Child Advocacy Studies Program?
The courses in this child advocacy studies certificate are designed to help students gain introductory knowledge of child advocacy methods, career possibilities, and skills required in professional settings. Students benefit from 1:1 support from faculty who want to help them succeed beyond graduation. Course topics include introductory knowledge of children’s advocacy topics, such as poverty, malnourishment, global advocacy issues, and more.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
Tim Steenbergh, PhD
Professor
Dr. Steenbergh is a clinical psychologist who has served as a faculty member in the Division of Behavioral Sciences since 2003. He currently serves as Chair of the Division and teaches courses in Statistics and Abnormal Psychology. In 2016, he was named Research Fellow with the Lumen Research Institute and Excelsia College. Dr. Steenbergh has published research in the areas of addictive behaviors, medical education, and the use of mobile technology for the purpose of psychological assessment and intervention.
Coursework for this child advocacy studies certificate program covers how to:
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
