This 15-credit graduate certificate provides specialized advanced clinical training for social work students working with elderly populations. This certificate program is open to degree-seeking students only.
Course requirements
| SOW 6236 | Social Welfare Policy and Services II | 3 |
| SOW 6534 | Field Practicum III (in an Elderly/Aging Setting) | 6 |
| Select 2 from the following: | ||
| SOW 5641 | Understanding the Process of Aging | 3 |
| SOW 6646 | Social Work Practice with the Elderly | 3 |
| SOW 5605 | Medical Social Work | 3 |
| SOW 5805C | Counseling the Elderly | 3 |
| SOW 6359 | Social Work Treatment with Families of the Elderly | 3 |
Admissions requirements
- Applicants must satisfy all minimum requirements as specified by the University Graduate School for admission into Graduate Programs. This program is open to degree-seeking students only.
- Applicants must submit a Graduate Certificate Program Application, which must be reviewed and approved by the School of Social Work.