Academic certificate programs enhance your knowledge in specific areas and allow you to further specialize your masters-level studies without committing to a full degree program.
Certificate in Gerontology
Combine multidisciplinary coursework with your social work degree program to prepare you to work for and with elderly populations in our rapidly aging society. Contact Dr. Aloen Townsend.
Certificate in Global Health
Combine your social work degree program with specialized training in health issues that transcend national boundaries. Learn about the global challenges best addressed by cooperative actions and solutions. Contact Dr. Sharon Milligan.
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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 students to take 15 hours of coursework Master of Nonprofit Organizations coursework, including SASS 411 Nonprofit Dialogues. Contact Dr. Robert Fischer.
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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.