Child Advocacy
Through this program, you will gain multi-disciplinary training to prepare you to recognize, react, and respond to child maltreatment and trauma.
Advocating for Children
A minor in child advocacy studies training (CAST) is beneficial for any student pursuing a career in which they will be a mandated reporter of child maltreatment and neglect. After completing the program, you will be able to identify resources for and support children and families who have experienced trauma.
Students interested in careers related to social work, education, probation/parole officers, victim's rights advocates, family court attorneys, pediatricians, nurses, school psychologists, and similar occupations would benefit from this program.
Program Details
Courses included in the minor focus on the development of practical skills. These courses are designed in partnership with Zero Abuse Project, a national leader in professional training and the prevention of the maltreatment of children, and are approved as Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) courses.
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The minor is comprised of various courses within social work, psychology, criminal justice, American Indian studies, and more. Students will also complete one of the following: a 100-hour placement in a child welfare setting; a domestic or international immersion experience related to child welfare; or a directed or independent study related to child welfare.
Here are a few courses in Child Advocacy at UW-Eau Claire.
SW 290
Human Rights and Global Justice
Human Rights and Global Justice provides a basic understanding of universal human rights and global justice. Social issues will be explored from a variety of perspectives, and field visits to local agencies/programs are required.
SW 389
Understanding Trauma
This course is focused on the concept of trauma, the impact of trauma on the well-being of individuals, and how to engage with others in a trauma-informed manner. The course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who plan to work in health, human service, or educational settings.
SW 492
Advanced Child Welfare
An exploration of issues in our society that impact the welfare of children in the context of social justice and disproportionality. Particular attention will be paid to providing students with the knowledge of types of services available to dependent, neglected, abused, and delinquent children.
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