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Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice Graduate Certificate at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

Graduate certificate preparing students for clinical practice settings by building theoretical, empirical and practice knowledge of assessment, conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment, with a commitment to social justice and addressing barriers to mental health treatment.

Faculty: Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work  |  Duration: Minimum 17 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Foundations of Integrative Social Work Practice I and II (6 units), an assessment and diagnosis course (3 units), 6 units of advanced clinical practice courses (e.g. brief therapy and crisis intervention, adult mental health, loss, grief and bereavement) and a 2-unit Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice Certificate Lab. Certificates are open to graduate students from other disciplines and employed professionals.

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Application information

Duration: Minimum 17 units

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