Description

The Graduate Certificate in Children's Services is designed to prepare students to work with children and families who are facing issues of abuse or neglect, or are involved in some way with the child welfare system. Students learn how to assess abuse and neglect and to develop appropriate ways to work with the families and elements of the child welfare system. This graduate certificate program includes both academic work and a specialized field internship. The program is a joint effort between the Schools of Social Work in Florida and the Department of Children and Families to improve services to children and their families. Internship stipends are available to students participating in the Title IV-E child welfare training program. Interested students should contact the social work field director.

Admission

The Children's Services certificate can only be taken as part of the Master of Social Work program. Students interested in the certificate should contact the MSW Program Director and the Field Education Coordinator to ensure a proper field placement.* Applicants must apply online.

* Placement is with the Department of Children and Families, community based care organizations, or related agencies (working with protective services or child welfare). Students need to discuss their interest in the certificate with the Field Office while arranging for the MSW placement.

Application Due Dates

U.S. Applicants

Program(s)	Fall Priority	Fall	Spring	Summer
Graduate Certificate in Children's Services		Jul 15	Dec 1	Apr 15

 

Requirements

Requirements—15 Credit Hours Minimum

• SOW 5652 Children’s Services in Social Work (3 credit hours)*
• SOW 5655 Child Abuse: Treatment and Prevention (3 credit hours)*
• SOW 6612 Clinical Practice with Families (3 credit hours)
• SOW 6535 Clinical Field Education I (3 credit hours)
• SOW 6536 Clinical Field Education II (3 credit hours)

* Students who completed these courses for the undergraduate certificate in Children’s Services must contact the program director to arrange for appropriate course substitutions to be made.

Contact Info

George A. Jacinto, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW, CPC
Phone Number: 407-823-5428
gjacinto@mail.ucf.edu