Case Management for Children and Families Certificate, Online
Program Details
- Location
- Wayne Campus, Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Certificate Program / certificate
- Format
- online
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
Program Contact
- Ben Rochester, M.Ed.
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Academic Advisor Sr.
330-972-6092
Overview
The Certificate in Case Management for Children and Families equips undergraduate students with the knowledge and skills needed to support and coordinate services for children and families in need. The program focuses on assessing client needs, navigating community resources, advocating for services, and promoting family stability and well-being.
This certificate program is a special course of study that can be added to any degree program. It also may be completed by non-degree students with the permission of the Director of the Center for Family Studies.
Admissions Requirements
To participate in the program, the student must:
Be formally admitted to The University of Akron as a degree or non-degree seeking student.
Non-degree seeking students apply to the program and receive notification of admission from the Center for Family Studies.
Career Outcomes
This certificate represents a concentration in theoretical and practical knowledge in collaborative cross-systems case management for children and families in the context of community-based services. This course of study promotes collaboration among disciplines and services.