Victim Services Certificate

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Becoming an Advocate.

The victim services certificate introduces students to methods of responding to victimization in a trauma-informed and culturally competent manner. This certificate prepares students for careers in victim advocacy, but would also be useful for anyone going into a profession where they will interact with victims, such as law enforcement or nursing. 

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Objectives:

  1. Analyze causes of victimization, victims’ rights, and services available to victims.
  2. Examine the legal and social experiences of different populations of victims.
  3. Examine best practices for interacting with victims of various crimes or circumstances.

 

Certificate Requirements

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Required Coursework: 15 credit hours  

  1. CRIM 1100: Introduction to Criminal Justice
  2. CRIM 3333: Victimology
  3. CRIM/POLS 4006: Victim Advocacy
  4. CRIM/POLS 4005: Identity, Victimization, Law & Society
  5. CRIM 4286/POLS 4186/SOCI 4386: Internship/Practicum. Must be approved by the certificate coordinator
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Elective Coursework: 3 Credits (select one course)

  1. CRIM 4232: Family Violence
  2. CRIM 4296/SOCI 4915: Violence Against Women
  3. CRIM 4334: Human Trafficking
  4. POLS 4217: Grant Writing
  5. POLS 4517: Human Rights
  6. CRIM/POLS 4002: Case Management

*Electives not listed above can be approved by the certificate coordinator