Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Child & Adult Advocacy Studies Graduate Certificate (CAAST)


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Program Overview


Focusing on ethical, realistic and culturally sensitive content, this certificate provides professionals working with vulnerable populations a foundation for responding to maltreatment. You will learn about the various disciplinary responses to maltreatment and will develop a multidisciplinary understanding of the most efficient responses. After completing the courses in this certificate, you will be better equipped to accomplish the work of related agencies (social work, criminal justice, nursing, etc.) to advocate on behalf of victims and survivors of maltreatment. Learn more at usd.edu/online-caast

DELIVERY: Online

Application Requirements


  1. Completed application
  2. $35 application fee
  3. Official transcripts*
  4. Letters of recommendation*
  5. Admission test scores*
  6. Statement of purpose
  7. Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. For specific program requirements and submission deadline, visit: catalog.usd.edu.

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live


If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

Questions?


Public Health and Health Sciences Department
605-658-6500 | health@usd.edu | usd.edu/phhs

Graduate Admissions 
605-658-6200 | gradadmissions@usd.edu  | usd.edu/grad

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