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Policy and Advocacy Certificate at University of Alabama

University of Alabama, United States

Programme overview

The Policy and Advocacy Certificate will equip students with specialized knowledge in policy analysis, legislative advocacy, and community organizing, preparing them to influence change at local, state, and national levels. By integrating coursework and applied learning opportunities, the certificate will strengthen students’ ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and advocate for policy in various settings.

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 519 Community Policy/Advocacy, SW 520 Leg. & Policy Advo., SW 521 Juvenile Criminal Justice, SW 580 Advanced Policy Analysis.

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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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