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Career Area: Human Services
Associate Degree
Program Number: 31-520-4
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4585.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Advocacy and Social Justice Specialist

Advocacy and Social Justice Specialist Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

  • Intake Specialist
  • Correctional Client Assistant
  • Shelter/Crisis Housing Advocate
  • Youth Development Specialist
  • Youth Advocate
  • Victim Services Advocate

Advocacy and Social Justice Specialist Programs

The Advocacy and Social Justice Specialist Technical Diploma program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to advocate for justice within communities. Coursework covers community organizing, advocacy, and activism from sociological and legal perspectives.

Students learn about root causes of social issues like inequity, historical trauma, homelessness, domestic violence, human trafficking, and substance use disorders. They explore strategies for addressing these issues at the community level and study the role of government and non-governmental organizations in promoting social justice. The program also examines the impact of public policy on communities and highlights methods for promoting equity and inclusion with culturally competent responses.

This program prepares learners to be effective advocates for change within their communities, enabling them to make a positive impact on society.

Advocacy and Social Justice Specialist Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Northcentral Advocacy and Social Justice Specialist at Northcentral