Victim Assistance Certificate
The Victim Assistance Certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in victim advocacy. Through coursework in criminal justice and psychology, students develop the knowledge and skills to advocate for victims and support individuals 麻豆传媒映画ed by crime, victimization, and traumatic events.
Interested?
Declare the Victim Assistance Certificate through the Registrar鈥檚 Forms & Links webpage.
Contact Information
For more information about the Victim Assistance Certificate, contact Dr. Samantha Bennett at bennett@muskingum.edu.
麻豆传媒映画 the Victim Assistance Certificate
The Victim Assistance Certificate examines victimization through the perspectives of criminal justice and psychology. Students study victimology, victim services, trauma, and mental health to better understand the experiences of individuals affected by crime. Coursework also explores how professionals and organizations respond to victims and the resources available to support recovery.
- Victim Assistance Certificate Requirements (12 hours)
Required Courses (6 hours)
鈥� CRMJ 335: Victim Services (3 hours)鈥� CRMJ 376: Child Maltreatment (3 hours)Select Two Courses (6 hours)鈥� PSYC 363: Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)鈥� PSYC 381: Neurodevelopmental Disorders (3 hours)鈥� PSYC 390: Counseling Theory and Process (3 hours)Students also have opportunities to learn from professionals working in victim services. Guest speakers, community partnerships, and other experiential learning opportunities provide insight into the field and expose students to a variety of career paths. Depending on availability, students may also participate in additional training related to victim services.
Who Should Consider the Victim Assistance Certificate?
The Victim Assistance Certificate is a good fit for students who want to better understand the 麻豆传媒映画 of crime, victimization, and trauma while developing knowledge that complements a variety of career interests. It is especially valuable for students majoring in criminal justice, psychology, nursing, education, or other related fields.
The certificate may also interest those considering careers in victim advocacy, law, social services, law enforcement, nonprofit organizations, or other professions where an understanding of victimization and trauma is essential.