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:
February 9, 2025 - March 1, 2025
March 9, 2025 - March 29, 2025
April 6, 2025 - April 26, 2025

Course Fees (🌹💐🌹 Bouquet of Bargains: 50% OFF License Renewal Credit and $30 OFF Grad Credit now through 2/9/25! Prices automatically applied—NO CODE REQUIRED! 🌹💐🌹):

License Renewal - $95 $47.50
Para credit - $95 $47.50
Graduate Credit - $175 $145
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
Please review our Terms & Conditions for more information on our refund and transfer policy.

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.