Peer Support Advocate Certificate

Purpose

Peer Support Specialist Certificate creates a 15 credit opportunity to gain specific and specialized coursework to allow professional consideration as a Peer Support Specialist.  Coursework includes a 90 hour supervised practicum experience.  These professional peers are individuals with significant life-altering experiences. These persons provide support to those whose struggles are similar. Many times these struggles relate to those dealing with mental illness, trauma, veterans issues or addiction.

Required Courses

• HUSR 1340 - Prepracticum 1 credit(s)
• HUSR 1700 - Introduction to Peer Support 3 credit(s)
• HUSR 2410 - Peer Support Practicum 3 credit(s)
• HUSR 2600 - Understanding Trauma 3 credit(s)
• PRDV 2050 - Assertiveness Training 2 credit(s)

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  Student Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s) from the following:

• CRIM 2100 - Juvenile Justice 3 credit(s)
• ECED 2070 - Family & Community Relationships 3 credit(s)
• HUSR 1800 - Veteran Values & Experiences 3 credit(s)
• PSYC 2860 - Abnormal Psychology 3 credit(s)

Total Credits for Certificate: 15