With the Associate of Applied Science in Crime Victim/Survivor Services, you prepare for entry-level roles in crime victim advocacy and help meet a critical need in the local victim services community. When individuals are affected by criminal acts, they, their families and the community rely on trained professionals for support and intervention in areas like crime victimization, trauma, crisis management, safety planning, risk assessment and victim support.

As a Crime Victim Advocate, you’ll work with people impacted by crimes such as sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, child maltreatment, elder abuse and homicide. You’ll provide a wide range of services and trauma-informed support to help foster hope, healing and justice.

Many graduates continue their education in bachelor’s programs in social work, psychology, sociology or criminal justice. OSU-OKC’s Crime Victim/Survivor Services degree is the only one of its kind in Oklahoma and one of only a few nationwide. Our experienced faculty will equip you with the education and skills needed to begin a meaningful career in crime victim advocacy. If you're already working in the field or in a related area, this degree also gives you the opportunity to maintain or upgrade your training and credentials.