Child, Adolescent, & Advocacy Studies Department

The Child, Adolescent, & Advocacy Studies Department at Winona State University offers a minor and master’s degree program that prepares students for careers working with children.

Programs

Child Advocacy Studies Minor

Become an educator and professional advocate for healthy children and families.

The Child Advocacy Studies minor is offered entirely online and can be combined with many undergraduate majors.

Child & Adolescent Studies Master’s Degree

In this online graduate degree, you’ll learn about current issues, trends, and policies impacting child and adolescent rights.

You’ll also grow in your professional helping field and become an informed child advocate.

Begin taking classes for the Child & Adolescent Studies master’s degree in Fall 2026.

Child, Adolescent, & Advocacy Studies News

Kaylee Bayer '21
From Loss to Healing
Kaylee Bayer ’21 faced heartbreak early in college but found strength through Winona State’s Counseling Services and her professors in Nursing and CAST. With her degree, she’s more passionate than ever about making a difference.
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Child, Adolescent, & Advocacy Studies Department

507.457.2850.

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Faculty & Staff

Dr. Jodi Saunders
Department Chair, Professor

Helble Hall 309

507.457.2870

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Heidi Feuerhelm
Assistant Professor

Helble Hall 301

507.457.2873

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Dr. Mary Jo Klinker
Affiliated Faculty
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Carrie Meiners
Adjunct Faculty
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