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Social and Human Services - Child Advocacy Studies Degree (A45380B)
Social and Human Services - Child Advocacy Studies Degree (A45380B)
Overview
Child Advocacy Studies (CAS) is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively address and respond to child maltreatment. The CAS certificate is appropriate for first-responders, educators, child care providers, social workers, and anyone who works with children.
Details
- Credential Level: Degree
- Total Credit Hours: 64-65
- Offered Online: Yes
Semester Schedule
Learn more about our semester schedules for this program. Talk to your advisor for more options.
First Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | Transfer and Career Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CAS-110 | Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Advocacy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-110 | Introduction to Human Services | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-123 | Interviewing Techniques for Human Services | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 16 | |||||
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: CAS-110, HSE-110, HSE-123.
First Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS-120 | Cultural Awareness in Child Maltreatment and Advocacy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-212 | Group Dynamics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-223 | Counseling Theories and Skills | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 12 | |||||
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: CAS-120, HSE-212, HSE-223.
Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-110 | Principles of Biology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 to 4 | |||||
Second Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS-210 | Professional and System Responses to Child Maltreatment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-220 | Case Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 9 | |||||
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: CAS-210, HSE-220.
Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
These courses are currently offered online at RichmondCC.
Program Elective I - Take One (1) Course:
Second Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS-220 | Responding to the Survivor of Child Maltreatment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-210 | Diversity, Ethics and Trends | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-225 | Crisis and Intervention Principles | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WBL-110 | World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WBL-110A | World of Work Lab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 11 | |||||
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: CAS-220, HSE-210, HSE-225.
Program Elective II - Take One (1) Course Not Previously Taken:
Program Elective III - Take One (1) Course Not Previously Taken: