College of Arts & Sciences

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
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