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Social Work Administration
Social Work Administration

Social Work Administration

Social Work Administration Graduate Certificate

Offered in collaboration with the USC Gould School of Law, the Social Work Administration graduate certificate is designed to offer an understanding of current laws and practices that impact social work.

12
Units required
Format
On-campus and online options
$2,137
per unit
Availability
Based on Limited Spots

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This certificate and this collaboration with the School of Law is fantastic because I think being comfortable and confident working with the rules that govern organizations — their administration and funding and projects and staff — is extremely helpful in leading an agency, or department, or program.

- Sam Mistrano, JD, Program Lead

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.

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What You'll Learn

The certificate is geared toward students who work (or aspire to work) in administrative and leadership positions within the field of social work or social service agencies. It explores the legal framework and regulations around social work 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.

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Adding on a Graduate Certficate

Hear from Sam Mistrano, JD, Program Lead for the Social Work Administration Graduate Certificate

Grad students
Add a Certificate

Strengthen your skills with cutting-edge, flexible learning opportunities that allow you to hone in on the knowledge and skills that will most benefit you in your career.

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