A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in the Social Sciences: Anthropology, Counseling, Criminology, Gerontology, Human Behavior/Development, Psychology, Social Work/Welfare, Sociology, Special Education, Human Services, Womens and Gender Studies, Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science OR. Learn how to complete child abuse investigations including "more difficult cases" / serious physical harm and sexual abuse under the direct supervision of a casework specialist supervisor or manager.