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Child Welfare Certificate at University of Alabama

University of Alabama, United States

Programme overview

The Child Welfare Certificate will equip students with specialized knowledge and practice skills to work effectively with children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system. Through focused coursework and applied learning opportunities, students will gain expertise in areas such as trauma-informed care, family engagement, assessment and case planning, and policy advocacy.

Faculty: School of Social Work  |  Duration: 12 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 12 credit hours. Courses in the listed curriculum include SW 505 SW Practice w Ind. & Fam., SW 512 AGP 1, SW 508 SW Practice in CW, SW 509 SW Practice w CA Mental Health, SW 516 Trauma-Informed SW Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

This certificate is designed for all degree and nondegree seeking students. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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