Department of Social Work and Social Ecology
Case Management Certificate
The 27-unit curriculum of the Case Management Program provides a unique opportunity for individuals working in health, mental health, and social services settings to acquire the specific knowledge and skills needed for working with populations for whom case management is a part of the service-delivery system.
To be accepted into the Case Management Program:
- Students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. (Official transcripts are evidence of degrees and courses completed.)
- Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or above (on a 4.0 scale). (Special consideration can be given to students with grade point averages as low as 2.5 if the last part of their college work shows significant improvement.)
- Students must also show evidence of personal qualifications and motivation to complete the Case Management Program through:
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- Submission of a completed application--including a personal statement, application fee (application fee waived for applicants from county-partnership program), submission of all college and/or university transcripts, and submission of three letters of recommendation (including one from an academic source and one from a work supervisor).
- Completion of an admissions interview with the School of Behavioral Health's Department of Social Work and Social Ecology admissions committee. Evaluation criteria for the interview include: verbal communication skills, critical thinking ability, values congruent with the social work profession, appreciation of human diversity, evidence of reflective learning, and comportment.
These criteria provide evidence that the applicant can complete the certificate and meet program and professional standards. They also provide assurance that students from diverse backgrounds begin the program with equivalent preparation. Final decisions are based on a composite score of all of the above items.
Because courses taken in the Case Management Program are eligible for transfer into the MSW degree program, related prerequisite requirements expected of MSW degree candidates also apply (see MSW degree prerequisite preparation).
NOTE: Prerequisites may be met through individual courses or combinations of courses. Applicants have the opportunity to participate in the review of prerequisites to assure that unique features of their education are appreciated. Applicants are notified in the acceptance letter from the dean of the School of Behavioral Health if prerequisite requirements have not been met.
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SOWK 511
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Human Behavior in a Cross-cultural Environment I
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(3)
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SOWK 512
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Human Behavior in a Cross-cultural Environment II
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(3)
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SOWK 517
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Foundation Practice I: Individuals
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(3)
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SOWK 518
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Foundation Practice II: Groups
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(3)
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RELE 522
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Bioethics for Social Workers
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(4)
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STCJ 515
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Graduate Research Writing
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(2)
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Selective courses
(9 units chosen from the following)
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SOWK 515
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Social Policy I
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(3)
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SOWK 615
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Social Policy II
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(3)
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SOWK 519
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Foundation Practice III: Organizations & Communities
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(3)
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SOWK 520
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Foundation Practice IV: Families
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(3)
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SOWK 660
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Adv Theory & Practice with Ethnically Diverse Clients
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(3)
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SOWK 661
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Time-Limited Services and Interventions
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(3)
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SOWK 671
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Foundation Practice V: Social Work Administration
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(3)
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SOWK 682
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Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health & Mental Health
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(3)
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