Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Policy Leadership
About This Program
The Policy Leadership Certificate provides advanced education and training in skills that help direct-practice social workers to impact social welfare policy decisions, including increased social policy knowledge and skills in advocacy, program evaluation and administration
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will understand and be able to influence social welfare policy decisions.
- Upon completion, students will be skilled in program evaluation and administration.
Admissions Criteria
For students in the MSW program at the time of enrollment for the Certificate, the Admission requirement will be to be in good standing, as defined by the MSW program, which includes having a GPA of 3.0 or higher. For non-degree seeking students who wish to enroll in the Certificate Program, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a bachelor’s degree and two-years of related professional experience, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
Curriculum
| SOCW 5320 | ADVANCED ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE | 3 |
| SOCW 5323 | PROGRAM EVALUATION | 3 |
| SOCW 5328 | ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL POLICY | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Program Completion
The certificate must be completed within 6 years and a grade of B or better must be achieved in each course.
Advising Resources
Please read all student emails carefully and review the frequently asked questions. These resources are intended to provide help when you need it. If you want to meet with your advisor, please sign up for an appointment as early in the semester as possible.
Location:
SWSH 131, 501 W. Mitchell St., Arlington, TX 76019
Email:
ssw-oass@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3687