Victim Services Certificate Program
California State University, Fresno was the first university in the nation to develop and conduct a program of study which resulted in a Victim Services Certificate Program, first offered in 1985. The Victim Services Summer Institute at Fresno State, founded in 1989, has been offering a concentrated program of study conducted over a four-week period each summer. Attendees enrolling in all four sessions receive their Certificate upon completion of the Summer Institute. The primary goal of the 12-unit (180 hour) program is to provide the knowledge, foundation and skills needed for work with crime victims.
Requirements
The Summer Institute is open to both Fresno State students and professionals from the field. To enroll in the Summer Institute contact the Criminology Department office (S2 159) at 559-278-2305.
There is a 12-unit requirement for the Victim Services Certificate. Three units must be selected from each of the four emphasis areas (1) Theory, (2) Victim Issues, (3) Victim Services and (4) Victim Advocacy. See the course requirements.
Enrollment
To enroll in the Program, complete the Victim Services Certificate Program Application. You may complete the form online, print, and then sign. Please submit it to the Criminology office (S2 159).
After completion of all courses, complete the Victim Services Certificate Application. You may complete the form online, print, and then sign. Please submit it to the Criminology office (S2 159).
See Also
Bachelor of Science Degree—Option
in Victimology
Go to General
Catalog for degree requirements and course descriptions
Contact Information
John Dussich, Ph.D. or Bernadette
T. Muscat, Ph.D.
Dr. Dussich: S2 142(office); 559-278-6046 (phone)
Dr. Muscat: S2 146(office); 559-278-1012 (phone)
or (559) 278-2305 (Criminology office)