Business, Education, Social Science, & Technology Division

Child Advocacy, A.A. (Cumberland)

Description

This program will prepare students to

advocate for the rights of children by

entering the workforce with an A.A. degree.

Students in the program learn about

vulnerable condition that have negative

consequences on children and adolescents

such as disease, substance abuse, domestic

violence, and child abuse and neglect.

This multidisciplinary approach will offer

students with a distinctive educational

perspective with which ti navigate the

intricacies of the public child welfare

system and beyond.

Program Goals

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Recognize and explain a particular understanding of the intricacies of the

public child welfare system

• Identify and describe competencies in knowledge, methods, and

applications needed for career and professional development in the field of

child advocacy.

• To apply and demonstrate knowledge through field work experience in

settings such as the office of DCP&P, Child Advocacy centers, Residential

Treatment facilities, the Juvenile Justice System, just to name a few.

• To recognize, evaluate, and plan treatment of specific cases of child abuse

and neglect in the field of child advocacy.

• To define, explain, and analyze the family unit culturally and identify the

needs of that family system.

• To compare and contrast different multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary

approaches in child advocacy.

• Access the program to individuals living in the central and southern regions

of New Jersey through a distance learning component.

Admissions

Rowan College welcomes students seeking a post-secondary education. Admission to this program is open to high school graduates, GED (General Education Development) recipients or others who can benefit from the instruction offered. High school students may be considered for early admission or the High School Option program. Applications are accepted from residents of other New Jersey counties and other states and countries.

When you Graduate

When You Graduate

AA programs are primarily designed for

students who plan to transfer as juniors

at four-year colleges and universities.

CCC graduates have obtained bachelor’s

degrees and beyond from every college

in New Jersey and scores of colleges

and universities throughout America.

Cumberland has transfer agreements

with a number of four-year colleges and

universities.

As a graduate of a fully accredited

community college, your coursework will

be received with full credit transfer at

most state colleges, public and private

universities across the country. The NJ

Lampitt bill passed in 2008 by the NJ State

legislature assures seamless transfer of

credits toward junior standing at NJ state

colleges and universities.

Career Opportunities

Disclaimer:
The content and requirements of the program requirements may be altered at any time at the discretion of the College. The program requirements were checked for accuracy at the time of publishing but should not be considered a contract between the College and the student.

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