Social Work: post-master certificate records.

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Official classification: Social Work.

A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.

Verify field placements, curriculum, entry requirements and professional recognition for the intended jurisdiction. Historical social work awards do not confirm a current approved professional route.

This selection is the source post-master certificate category, award level 8. It is separate from master degrees and doctorates. Confirm the exact certificate, prior qualification and current entry route; the record does not establish a doctoral place or professional recognition.

Source: connected NCES IPEDS first-major completion records, exact CIP 44.0701, award level 8. This list does not rank institutions or measure admissions capacity.

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