Program: Social Services Administration Certificate (SSA) - Abilene Christian University - Modern Campus Catalog™

2022-2023 Catalog With Addendum

Apr 05, 2025

The Certificate in Social Services Administration requires 18 hours, and course work may apply toward the Master of Science in Social Work degree.

Prerequisite Degree Requirements

This program requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Major Requirements

Core Courses

SOCW 615 - Social Work Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 642 - Policy Analysis and Practice Credit Hours: 3 *
SOCW 744 - Management and Funding of Nonprofit Organizations Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 745 - Leading and Managing Change in Nonprofit Organizations Credit Hours: 3
*Students without a substantial background in social policy and services may be required to take SOCW 641 as a prerequisite for this course; in that case, SOCW 641 will substitute for 3 hours of Selection.

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Selection - Select 6 hours from the following menu:

SOCW 700 - Guided Study in Social Work Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 740 - Special Topics in Social Work Credit Hours: 3
Any research-based, experiential course approved by advisor Credit Hours: 3

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Total Certificate Hours: 18