Certificates

(DIA) provides an enriching, multidisciplinary academic experience for UK students through exposure to a variety of cultures and lived experiences within the academic context. The certificate is designed to provide a depth and breadth of exposure to the diverse human experience, better preparing global citizens through a variety of courses designed to enrich and value diversity and inclusivity for all. Interested students should contact Dr. Shelita Jackson at shelita.jackson@uky.edu.

CW PREP is a collaboration between UK and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services designed to add highly trained social work graduates to the ranks of child protection workers throughout Kentucky.  This is a competitive program that provides in-state tuition, a stipend each semester, and a job upon graduation through a two-year employment commitment with the Cabinet following successful completion of the program. Interested students should contact Erin Mayhorn at erin.mayhorn@uky.edu.

(CWP) prepares students for advanced practice with neglected and abused children and their families in public and private settings.  The certificate coursework and practicum focuses on the complex factors that contribute to maltreatment and neglect, and emphasizes intervention strategies including evidence-based practices and process models.  Interested students should contact swgraduate@uky.edu. Available online.

(CSW) moves students from the broader foundation of generalist social work practice to an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills including application of social work practice in a variety of clinical settings. This provides an educational foundation to help prepare practitioners to develop further clinical social work skills through a series of clinical social work electives that scaffold, integrating knowledge and skill. Interested students should contact swgraduate@uky.edu. Available online.

(MBH) provides a specialized curriculum designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective and culturally-sensitive behavioral healthcare services to veteran and military populations, whether these services are provided in military healthcare systems or in community settings. Interested students should contact swgraduate@uky.edu. Available online.

(SSW) trains students to assess and provide interventions for the social, emotional, familial, cultural, community, and cognitive barriers to achievement and school adjustment. Students gain the specific knowledge, skills and experience needed to practice social work in elementary and secondary school settings. Interested students should contact Janet Doss at janet.doss@uky.edu. Available online.

Substance Use Disorder introduces current evidence-based treatment and prevention approaches related to substance use disorders and provides clinical and scientific knowledge about the nature of substance misuse. Students develop skills in evidence-informed assessment and intervention in substance use disorder. Interested students should contact swgraduate@uky.edu. Available online.

The Trauma-Responsive Practice Certificate is offered at the graduate level for helping professionals in direct practice. Moving from trauma-informed to trauma-responsive, the certificate courses provide the opportunity to learn the 4 R’s of trauma-informed care: realize trauma happens, recognize the signs and symptoms, respond appropriately, and reduce risk for re-traumatization. Interested students should contact swgraduate@uky.edu. Available online.

(IPS) includes qualified electives from within the college and also may include other disciplines. In this path, students can identify the courses that allow them to pursue their passion and craft a plan of study that positions students to pursue their identified career goals. Available online.