Description
The Social Work Administration graduate certificate offers students preparation to manage public sector and private nonprofit agencies. Various courses are offered to complete the certificate. Each student will select courses that are suited to their career objective. The courses offered in this program include strategies for organizational management, strategic planning, employment law, leadership skills development, selection of performance measurements, quality assurance, needs assessments, program monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, grant writing and human resource management.
Admission
Admission is open to those who are currently enrolled in the Master of Social Work program. Applicants must apply online.
Note: Students who are in the advanced-standing program need to take a Social Work clinical elective.
Application Due Dates
U.S. Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Graduate Certificate in Social Work Administration | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
Requirements
Requirements—11 Credit Hours Minimum
Required Courses—5 Credit Hours
- SOW 6383 Social Work Administration (3 credit hours)
- SOW 6246 Policy Analysis and Social Change (2 credit hours)
Elective Courses—6 Credit Hours
Select two courses from the following list.- SOW 6384 Administrative Supervision in Social Work (3 credit hours)
- SOW 6373 Clinical Supervision (3 credit hours)
- PAD 5850 Grant and Contract Management (3 credit hours)
- PAD 6208 Nonprofit Financial Management (3 credit hours)
- PAD 6417 Human Resource Management (3 credit hours)
Contact Info
Jane Allgood, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-6452
jallgood@mail.ucf.edu