Victim Advocacy Certificate of Proficiency

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The Certificate of Proficiency in Victim Advocacy provides a strong theoretical and applied foundation for those interested in assisting victims of crime. This interdisciplinary program builds upon the basic elements of the American criminal justice system by incorporating coursework from allied social sciences disciplines relevant to crime, courts, and human dynamics.

Program Admission and Prerequisites: The program is open to all majors and has no special admissions prerequisites or requirements.
Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” in all courses counted towards the completion of the certificate (no “C-” or lower grades allowed).
Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 19-21 credit hours is required for completion of the certificate program.
Program Code: 7053CP
CIPC: 430199

Advisement

All advising for the Certificate of Proficiency in Victim Advocacy will be conducted by Criminal Justice Advisors working through the Department of Criminal Justice (801-626-6146).

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Required Program Courses

CJ 1010 SS - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
CJ 2400 - Criminal Court Process Credits: (3)
CJ 3300 - Victimology Credits: (3)
CJ 2861 INT - Victim Advocacy Capstone Credits: (1-3)
Select one of the following:
COMM 2110 HU CEL - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Credits: (3)
PSY 2020 - Mental Health Awareness Credits: (3)
SW 2200 SS/DV - Issues in Diversity Credits: (3)

Elective Courses (6 credits)

Select six credit hours from the following:

CHF 4400 - The Family in Stress Credits: (3)
CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation Credits: (3)
CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence Credits: (3)
COMM 2110 HU CEL - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Credits: (3)
PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3)
PSY 2020 - Mental Health Awareness Credits: (3)
PSY 3850 - Forensic Psychology Credits: (3)
SOC 1020 SS/DV - Social Problems Credits: (3)
SOC 3000 - Self and Society Credits: (3)
SW 1010 SS CEL - Introduction to Generalist Social Work Credits: (3)
SW 2100 SS - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credits: (3)
SW 2200 SS/DV - Issues in Diversity Credits: (3)