Certificate in Children and Family Services
This certificate program in gerontology is a concentration of studies and practice experience designed for students who wish to understand and advance the quality of life for children and families. Students wishing to complete this program should contact the certificate program director as early as possible. The certificate requires 21 credits that are focused on children and families.
Requirements
Major in Social Work, including completion of Senior Practicum I and II in an agency serving at-risk children and families | 12 credits |
SOWK 1311 | Children and Youth in Society | 3 credits |
SOWK 1335 | Family Violence | 3 credits |
| One of the following: | |
| PSYC 1212 or PSYC 1213 | Child Psychology or Adolescent Psychology | 3 credits |
| CRIM 2617 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 credits |
| SOCI 2211 | Sociology of the Family | 3 credits |
| Total | 21 credits |