Advanced Integrative Social Work and Nursing Practice
Advanced Integrative Social Work and Nursing Practice Graduate Certificate
The Advanced Integrative Social Work and Nursing Practice graduate certificate focuses on clinical interventions, systems of care and policy related to individuals living with co-occurring health and mental health disorders. It will enable students from social work and nursing to work with clients to enhance the quality of their health and mental health care.
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Research suggests that people who have a chronic disease and depression tend to have more severe symptoms of both illnesses.
- National Institute of Mental Health
Maximize Your MSW
Through the core curriculum of the MSW program, you may have already completed 6 of the units you need for a certificate. Adding on a graduate certificate — designed to enhance your skills and knowledge base for specific expertise — will allow you to stand out in the social work specialization that interests you.
Current students in the Master in Social Work Degree Program are eligible for any graduate certificate of their choosing.
What You'll Learn
This certificate draws on theory, biopsychosocial assessment, diagnosis and treatment goals to select and implement evidence-supported interventions focused on physical and mental health disorders.
- Identify, describe and apply micro clinical interventions to promote wellness and recovery for individuals.
- Understand mezzo organizational systems of care related to the intersection of social work and nursing.
- Influence macro health care policy in the United States.
Coursework
The certificate team will help you determine which courses you need to take to complete your certificate. Please note, not all classes are offered every semester.
Hear from Michelle Zappas, Program Lead for the Advanced Integrative Social Work and Nursing Practice Graduate Certificate
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Add a Certificate to Your Program
This program is currently only available to current students.