Program Description:

CAST is a certificate program designed for students working with or planning to work with children. It focuses on child protection and safety issues including criteria, identification, reporting, and advocacy for child victims and survivors of child abuse.

Certificate of Completion (15 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course required.

Program Prerequisites:

HS Diploma or GED. College placement into ENGL 099 , EAP 099 , or EAPAB 099 .

Core Curriculum (15 Credits)

• CAST 102 Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Credits: 5

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• SOC 102 Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Credits: 5

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• CAST 202 Professional and Systemic Responses Credits: 5

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• SOC 202 Professional and Systemic Responses Credits: 5

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• CAST 285 Gender, Violence and Social Change Credits: 5

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• GWS 285 Gender, Violence and Social Change Credits: 5

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the office of Student Learning  at jaydelotte@shoreline.edu or 206-546-4719.

Program Advisor:

Rachel David  206-546-4760 rdavid@shoreline.edu Rm 5370
Linda Forst  206-546-4781 lforst@shoreline.edu Rm 5378

Program Information:

Length of Program: 15 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $0
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/early-childhood-education/

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