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 1700 - Introduction to Peer Support 3 credit(s)
• HUSR 2250 - Interviewing 3 credit(s)
• HUSR 2380 - Professional Ethics & Issues 3 credit(s)
• HUSR 2450 - Multicultural Counseling 3 credit(s)
• HUSR 2600 - Understanding Trauma 3 credit(s)

Total Credits for Certificate: 15