Online Certificate in Human Trafficking Services

Certificate in Human Trafficking Studies

Indiana Wesleyan University's Interprofessional Certificate in Human Trafficking is a groundbreaking online program designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of human trafficking. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge base, engage more effectively in anti-human trafficking efforts, or apply these principles within your discipline, this program offers the tools and insights necessary to make a significant impact.

Why Pursue My Certificate in Human Trafficking Online at IWU?

This entirely online certificate, spread over six months and encompassing four critical courses, is crafted to blend foundational knowledge with practical insights, all from a Biblical worldview. Our expert, Christian faculty teach through the same biblical worldview found on our main campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career. You’ll also find our tuition rates are locked in on your start date, so you never have to worry about tuition increases while you study through IWU.

What Will I Learn in this Human Trafficking Program?

In Indiana Wesleyan University's Certificate in Human Trafficking, you'll engage deeply with the critical issues of human trafficking and trafficking in persons, including their many forms like labor and sex trafficking. This program covers essential anti-human trafficking strategies, policies, and initiatives while emphasizing a Biblical worldview to equip you with the compassion and integrity needed for effective action. You'll also explore how these principles can be applied across various disciplines, enhancing your professional practice whether in healthcare, education, law enforcement, or beyond.

As you complete this program, you'll gain a robust understanding of human trafficking principles and approaches, preparing you to contribute significantly to the anti-human trafficking effort on a global scale.

Join us for this transformative educational journey and play a key role in the fight against human trafficking.

Tuition & Aid

12 Credit Hours

$405/ Credit Hour

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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

Program FAQs

This program does not include clinical, practicum, or capstone requirements, making it accessible for students seeking flexible, focused training in human trafficking studies.

The Human Trafficking Studies Undergraduate Certificate is offered 100% online with no in-person, clinical, or residency requirements.

Courses are typically five weeks in length, allowing students to progress efficiently through the program.

Students take one course at a time, providing a focused and manageable learning experience for working adults.

Students follow a structured schedule rather than a self-paced format. While courses are completed individually, students engage with peers through discussion boards and course activities.

Courses are delivered in an asynchronous format, meaning students are not required to log in at specific times and can complete coursework on their own schedule.

Students should expect to dedicate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week to coursework, including readings, assignments, and discussions.

No. The program follows a structured schedule with weekly deadlines. However, the asynchronous format allows students to complete coursework at times that fit their schedules.

Most students complete the Human Trafficking Studies Undergraduate Certificate in approximately six months.

Yes. The program typically offers three start dates each year: March, September, and November.

After enrollment, students continue working with their enrollment counselor until classes begin. As the start date approaches, students are assigned an academic advisor who provides guidance on course engagement and program success. The student success team also offers resources to support a smooth transition into online learning.

IWU provides comprehensive student support, including academic advising, tutoring, writing assistance, library services, and IT support. Students also have access to career services for resume development and job search support, as well as chaplain services for spiritual care.

If a student has a financial aid question, what is the fastest way to get assistance?

Students can contact the financial aid office by phone at 765-677-2516 or by email at IWUFinAid@indwes.edu. Most inquiries receive a response within 48 hours.

Transfer credits are not accepted for this certificate program.

Professional experience is not eligible for academic credit in this program.

Indiana Wesleyan University brings more than 40 years of experience in healthcare and human services education. This program integrates a Christ-centered perspective with practical knowledge of human trafficking issues, preparing students to understand, prevent, and respond to trafficking in a variety of professional contexts. Students also benefit from locked-in tuition rates, ensuring no cost increases throughout the program.

Yes. Christian faith is integrated throughout the program, with faculty teaching from a biblical worldview and providing spiritual support alongside academic instruction.

What You'll Study

Coursework for your human trafficking studies online covers how to:

Recognize the signs of human trafficking and understand its various forms
Gain the skills to develop and implement effective anti-human trafficking strategies, policies, and initiatives
Approach human trafficking issues from a faith-based perspective
Understand how to apply anti-human trafficking principles with their own professional fields, whether in healthcare, education, law enforcement, or any other sector
Develop critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

IPE-321,NUR-321,NUR-322,IPE-322,NUR-421,IPE-421,NUR-422,IPE-422

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