Gain theoretical and practical knowledge in the prevention of suicide and cyberbullying.
In the Certificate in Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention program, you will gain practical knowledge of suicide prevention globally, and examine the influence of social media on cyberbullying. You will position yourself to employers looking for professionals with workplace competencies in:
- Suicidality, trauma, crisis intervention, and cyberbullying
- Psychological impacts of social media
- Evidence-based community prevention strategies
Additionally, you will gain practical knowledge of evidence-based community prevention strategies.
All nine credits of this certificate are transferable to the M.A. Applied Psychology degree program upon completion.
Admissions Requirements
- Application fee: $50
- The general guideline for admission is a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Official college/university transcripts
- Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 2.8 are required to submit additional documentation
- Work history
- Personal statement/essay
Licensure
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Sample Courses
The courses in the Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention Certificate program are listed below.
Trauma and Crisis Intervention
This course will examine the comprehensive impact of trauma on individuals, support networks, and communities. Particular consideration will be paid to the multiple forms of trauma and crisis commonly presented for the child and adolescent population, and a survey of the most current research, evidence-based practices, and national organizations will expand student’s understanding of this field.
Global Issues in Suicide
This course introduces students to the social, demographic, cultural, and biological mediators that impact suicidal risk. Students will demonstrate acquired knowledge of global perspectives, research, and program assessment. This course provides the foundational knowledge necessary for affecting organizational and community change to promote and engage in evidence-based prevention practices.
Social Media and Cyberbullying
This contemporary course will analyze the role of social media on cyberbullying and self-harm behaviors. Students will explore system-wide approaches to bullying prevention including the Olweus model. Bystander behavior, gender-based bullying, and sexual orientation bullying will also be explored. Students will examine trends in social media globally to develop skills to manage bullying in schools and communities.
Online Student Experience
The Chicago School allows you to work around your busy schedule with the convenience of online degree programs. While working toward your Social and Community Psychology Certificate, our online Global Student Dashboard is where you will find all the components needed to successfully complete your program. There, you’ll find your coursework and assignments, interact with fellow students, and have the chance to ask your instructor questions.
Career Pathways
Upon successful of this program students will be able to:
- Demonstrate acquired knowledge of global perspectives, research, and evidence-based prevention practices of suicide.
- Analyze current research on the assessment and treatment of trauma and crisis intervention.
- Evaluate system-wide approaches to bullying prevention rooted in current research, including the Olweus model.
- Analyze trends in social media and the impact on suicide, bullying, and self-harm.
The Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention Certificate program is ideal for those working in health care, social and community services, government, education, criminal justice, business, and international relations who wish to have specialized knowledge and practical skills for understanding suicide and cyberbullying as it relates to the programs, clients, and communities they serve.
Financing Your Education
The Chicago School is dedicated to keeping our professional degree programs accessible to anyone regardless of financial status. In addition to the scholarships that may be available, our Financial Aid Department will provide you with information to determine what financial arrangements are right for you.
