Child & Family Services Certificate
The University of
Maine School of Social Work
The Child and Family Services Certificate is a 15-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program that focuses on the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for practice with children and families. The core curriculum is built around the foundation year courses and electives of the University of Maine Master’s in Social Work (MSW) program, and utilizes distance education technology and off-site locations to meet the needs of a statewide audience. At least one course per semester (fall, spring and summer) will be offered via two-way videoconferencing at each of the seven University of Maine System campuses, most University College Centers, University College of Bangor, the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, and Lewiston-Auburn College.
This certificate will benefit you if you work in a human service agency such as a mental health center, in child welfare, in a child and family services agency or one of many other social services settings. If you are licensed in the State of Maine, you may also submit certificate courses as part of their Continuing Education requirements. The 15-credit certificate program is also an excellent opportunity to learn more about the University of Maine MSW program and advanced social work curriculum.
Course Sequence:
SWKO 550 Human Behavior & the Social Environment I 3CR
SWKO 650 Human Behavior & the Social Environment II 3CR
ELECTIVES 9 CR
There is a brief enrollment form to complete to receive this certificate. For a copy of the form and/or admission requirements, contact:
Child & Family Services Certificate
School of Social Work
5770 Social Work Building
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5770
207-581-2389 (phone); 207-581-2396 (fax); socialwork@umit.maine.edu (e-mail)
All courses taken through the Child and Family Services Certificate program are recorded on a transcript, and credits earned can be applied towards the MSW degree if you are accepted into the UM School of Social Work. The MSW degree is not currently available at a distance. For further information, please contact: Victoria Kane, School of Social Work, 207-581-2389.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
SWK0 550 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I -Utilizing a social systems framework, examines normative adult behaviors, values and attitudes as influenced by age, gender, social class, social structures and other environmental factors. Includes implications for social work practice and social welfare policy. Prereq.: restricted to MSW students or admission by permission. 3CR
SWKO 650 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II - Issues in adulthood relevant to social work including identity, intimacy, sexual identity, functional and dysfunctional coping skills and reactions to stress examined as interactive with social factors such as gender, age, race, religion, and social class. Prerequisite: SWK 550 or permission. 3CR
ELECTIVE COURSE TITLES - 3 credits each:
SWKO 580 Advanced Psychopathology
SWKO 571 Assessment and Intervention of Trauma in Social Work Practice
SWKO 540 Social Welfare Policies and Issues
SWKO 591 Social Work Research
SWKO 575 Family Therapy in Social Work Practice I
SWKO 575 Family Therapy in Social Work Practice I
SWKO 597 Advanced Topics: Selected Topics that change from semester to semester
If you have any questions regarding this degree program or whether it is the appropriate one for you, please contact the Student Services Coordinator at your nearest University College Center. Contact us at www.learn.maine.edu or 1-800-868-7000 for the number of the University College Center in your region.
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