This course satisfies the Safety, Support and Wellness requirement for the School Culture Advocate Certification. Learn more at www.safeschoolsacademy.org/csca.

Course Description: The use and abuse of social media has exploded in recent years. One study has stated 3/4 of all teenagers use some form of social media at least once a day. What are the current trends of social media? What is a school's role in issues involving cyberbullying or sexting? How do you educate students about appropriate use of this new medium?

This online course will examine these questions and others facing educators on the use of social media. Discussions will center on current trends among students, legal information on social media, and how to center conversations with students on the use of this platform.

Click here to view the entire course syllabus.

This is a one credit course.*

*Participants taking Drake graduate credit can enroll in a maximum of 12 graduate hours per academic semester.  If you take more than 12 credit hours, not all of your credits will be issued nor will your money be refunded. 

Upcoming sections:
May 5, 2024 - May 25, 2024
June 16, 2024 - July 6, 2024
July 7, 2024 - July 27, 2024
August 4, 2024 - August 24, 2024
September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2024

Course Fees (🌼✌️☮️ Tie-Dye Deals: 35% OFF License Renewal Credit and 10% OFF Grad Credit now through 4/30/24! Prices automatically applied—NO CODE REQUIRED! 🌼✌️☮️):

License Renewal - $95 $60
Para credit - $95 $60
Graduate Credit - $175 $155
Audit - $35

If you have questions, check out our FAQ page! You can also email academy@iowasafeschools.org or call 515.381.0588 if you’d prefer to pay by check.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
All course cancellations or requests to change credit type must be received in writing or electronically at least fourteen days prior to the class start date. All refunds requested before this deadline will be subject to a $40 cancellation fee per course credit cancelled. No refunds will be issued on cancellations received after this deadline, however, we can move you to a future session of the same course if possible. Iowa Safe Schools reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of insufficient registration, in which case our Registrar will contact you to make alternative arrangements. Cancelled courses may be rescheduled at a later date.

Minimum Registration Limit
Beginning 8/1/2021, the minimum registration limit for a class will be three (3) registrants. If your registered class does not meet the minimum registration limit one week prior to your course start date, our Registrar will contact you about future transfer options.

Transcripts
Please allow up to two weeks for transcripts to be processed following a course end date. Request your transcripts by going to http://www.safeschoolsacademy.org/transcripts.