Make a Difference Advocating for Children and Families
The Child Advocacy and Policy master’s degree and certificate programs offer students an applied course of study in child advocacy. As an emerging field, child advocacy includes an understanding of several disciplines: psychology, social work, and law. The fully online programs offer advanced coursework focused on family empowerment, forensic interviewing, child abuse, families in crisis, child welfare, and advocacy policy. Students will acquire a comprehensive view of the field of child advocacy that includes both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary components; a particular understanding of the intricacies of the public child welfare system; and competencies in knowledge, methods and applications needed for careers and professional development in the field of child advocacy.
The Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy at Montclair State University offers the region’s premier undergraduate and graduate academic programs that specialize in service and advocacy to children, youth and families. Our unique focus, small-sized graduate classes and distinguished faculty give students an unrivaled opportunity to prepare for work as career professionals serving children and families.
Next Start: Fall 2025
Start Class: August 29
Course Format: Online
Total Credits: 33
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