Graduate Certificate in Child Welfare Practice at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Child Welfare Practice provides specialized knowledge and skills for serving neglected and abused children and their families. It comprises nine credit hours and is available online.

Faculty: College of Social Work | Duration: Nine credit hours | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Study mode: full-time; online option available | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

Career pathways

Social service worker, youth services specialist, therapist, school social worker, in-home services clinician, case manager, child evaluation specialist and assessment clinician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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