Academic and professional development certificate programs at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are designed to enhance your knowledge in specific areas—without committing to a full degree program.
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Certificate in Data Sciences for Social Impact
The Mandel School and Case School of Engineering have created a Certificate in Data Sciences for Social Impact, designed to equip you with the skills needed to navigate and shape the evolving landscape of technology and data-driven solutions in social welfare and policy. This program emphasizes the ethical development and application of these solutions, focusing on the intersection of data science and social science to enhance social welfare while critically evaluating the human impact of digital technologies.
For more information, visit the certificate webpage or contact Francisca García-Cobián Richter.
Certificate in Global Health
Enhance your social work degree with specialized training in global health issues that transcend national borders, and gain insight into the pressing challenges that require cooperative, cross-border solutions and actions.
For more information, explore the certificate’s webpage or contact Sharon Milligan.
Certificate in High-Performing Teams
Learn to maximize your organization’s impact with the Mandel School’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate. This 100% live online professional development program empowers leaders and managers to strengthen collaboration skills and boost team performance. Learn more about the Certificate in High-Performing Teams.
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Prepare for nonprofit leadership, in conjunction with a social work master’s degree or as a stand-alone credential. The certificate requires you to take 15 hours of coursework Master of Nonprofit Organizations coursework, including SASS 411 Nonprofit Dialogues.
Learn more about the nonprofit management certificate or contact Rob Fischer for more information.
Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice
Over the past 20 years, a convergence of research on neuroscience, epigenetics, adversity and toxic stress has established that exposure to trauma and toxic stress adversely affects the health and well-being of children, youth, adults and communities. Social workers in all practice areas are likely to encounter trauma and adversity in the populations they serve. Prepare to engage in trauma-informed practice with a certificate designed to address differential responses to trauma.
Explore the Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice or contact faculty co-chairs Jennifer King or Megan Holmes for more information.
Certificate in Gerontology
The Mandel School is pausing the participation of Master of Social Work students in the Certificate for Gerontology until the academic year of 2026-27. We will update you on the progress in the MSW participation in the certificate in the 2025-26 academic year.
Contact Aloen Townsend for more information.