UMA Undergraduate Guide 2017-2018 Certificate Programs Social Welfare and Social Work Certificate The Program
The Program
The Sociology Department's certificate in Social Work and Social Welfare is an opportunity for students who want a deepened understanding of the issues that impact the field of social welfare and social work. While this certificate cannot substitute for social work licensure, or clinical experience, it does provide a good foundation from which to build a career in social work, social justice, advocacy, education, or work in a related non-profit. To declare, students fill out a Completion Form upon enrollment in their final course for the certificate. The form, along with an unofficial transcript, may be submitted by email, fax (413)545-3204, or mail to: Social Work & Social Welfare Certificate Program Note: To receive the Certificate in Social Work and Social Welfare, a minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained across the courses applied to the certificate requirements. Requirements: Sociol 328 Introduction to Social Work (3 cr.) Elective Courses (12 cr.) 222 The Family Course Substitutions (one course may be substituted from the following list) Political Science Courses Psychology Courses Social Work-based Internship or Practicum Please contact the Chief Undergraduate Advisor, Katherine Fabel, with questions regarding course substitutions and internship/practica (kfabel@umass.edu), 545-4056, 720 Thompson Hall. |
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