Sport Social Work Graduate Certificate at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Georgia State University's Sport Social Work Graduate Certificate equips students and professionals in sport administration and social work with the knowledge and skills to promote mental health and well-being in sport settings. This interdisciplinary program prepares sport professionals to implement best practices in organizational leadership that prioritize psychological wellness. It also trains social work students to work effectively with athletes and sport communities, offering culturally responsive and population-specific care.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: May 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: March 1 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

This 12-hour graduate certificate is offered in a hybrid format and open to students enrolled in any graduate program at Georgia State University. To complete the certificate, students will have to complete four courses across the two programs, which can count as electives in their primary program of study. There are two required courses and two electives, one from each program. For detailed requirements about this graduate certificate, visit the university catalog.

Career pathways

Students who complete the certificate may find careers in fields such as: Clinical Sport Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW required)—Private Practice or Embedded in Sport Organizations

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Sport Social Work Graduate Certificate program, you must be already admitted to the graduate school at Georgia State University and submit several documents for review. Online application $50 application fee Goals statement (upload with the application). Please draft an essay that addresses the following questions: Why are you applying to the sport social work graduate certificate program? (around one page in length) Describe your experiences with a sport (as a player, spectator, fan, employee, volunteer, etc.) and what cultural or mental health issues you have experienced or witnessed because of your experiences. (around one page in length) Official transcript(s): Undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA or completed master’s degree is required for admission consideration. Submit official transcripts with earned bachelor’s degree and master’s degree either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall: May 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: March 1

Duration: 12 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://ays.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-application-deadlines-requirements/

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