UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020 Certificate Programs Social Work and Social Welfare Certificate The Program
The ProgramThe 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 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. RequirementsMinimum of 15 credits. Core Courses (choose 1)328 Introduction to Social Work, or Elective Courses (12 cr.)Choose from the list below: 222 The Family Course SubstitutionsOne course may be substituted from the following list Political Science Courses380 Social Welfare Policy Psychology Courses305 Educational Psychology Social Work Based Internship or Practicum
Students are strongly encouraged to pursue a Social Work-based internship or practicum in order to apply the skills they will develop in their coursework. Practica credits do not count toward total certificate credits/requirements. Please contact the Chief Undergraduate Advisor, Kat Fabel, with questions regarding course substitutions and internship/practica (kfabel@umass.edu), 545-4056, 1008 Thompson Hall. |