Child Welfare Certificate

The UNI Child Welfare Certificate is intended to prepare social work majors to competently work in a variety of settings, including child protective services, adoption, foster care, youth services and residential facilities.

To be awarded this certificate, students must complete the requirements for the Social Work major (including graduation with the B.A.) and the specific course work and field instruction experiences as indicated.

Must be a MAJOR IN SOCIAL WORK to complete this program certificate.

Career
Focused

UNI's child welfare certificate is intended for social work majors preparing to work in a variety of sessions, including child protective services, adoption, foster care, youth services and residential facilities.

Hands-on
Learning

Required coursework includes a field instruction course - 11-15 credit hours within an approved child welfare setting.

Solely for 
Social Work

This certificate is specifically designed to accompany a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work degree.

Find out more about Child Welfare

Contact us directly at:

Department of Social Work
Sabin Hall, Room 235
Cedar Falls, IA 50614

BSW Program Director
Libby Fry
Phone: 319-273-7204
Email: elizabeth.fry@uni.edu