Social Work Administration

This program prepares students with an academic foundation along the career pathway of social work administration. Training is provided in the area of management, conflict-resolution, human resources, policy development and analysis, needs assessment, grant writing, non-profit operations, and employment support strategies. Students will develop an understanding of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to transition into entry-level employment in social work administration and transfer opportunities in the practice area. Emphasis is on an understanding and development of macro practice skills. 

The Certificate Program Learning Outcomes are:

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to administration in social work. 

• Recognize and demonstrate respect for diversity and ethical standards in administration in social work practices. 

• Complete and reflect upon service-based learning experience.  

• Practice strategies and techniques used in successful grant writing. 

• Practice strategies and techniques used in successful social welfare policy development.  

• Demonstrate an understanding of social work theory and its applications to social work administration practices. 

Enrollment projections for courses are as followed:

Required Courses:

HMS-16: 32 students

HMS-70: new course; no enrollment data available

HMS-71: new course; no enrollment data available

HMS-72: new course; no enrollment data available  

HMS-73: new course; no enrollment data available

HMS-74: new course; no enrollment data available

WKX HMS 200: 30 students

Elective Courses:

HMS-4: 32 students

HMS-13: 49 students

HMS-18: 52 students

HMS-19: 32 students

HMS-29: 32 students

HMS-4, HMS-13, HMS-16, HMS-18, HMS-19, HMS-29, HMS-70, HMS-71, HMS-72, HMS-73, HMS-74, and WKX HMS 200 are actively available in Moreno Valley College inventory. All courses are approved for transfer to the CSU.

The certificate program expects to have 15 – 20 students completing this certificate annually beginning in September 2020.

Mission of Moreno Valley College:  Responsive to the educational needs of its region, Moreno Valley College offers academic programs and student support services which include baccalaureate transfer, professional, pre-professional, and pre-collegiate curricula for all who can benefit from them.  Lifelong learning opportunities are provided, especially, in health and public service preparation.

The goal of the Social Work Administration Studies Certificate is to pave a pathway to prepare students for management and administrative positions in social work. The program aims to develop training of helping professionals in grant writing, operations of non-profit organizations, needs assessment, policy development and analysis, and employment support strategies. Graduates will have developed knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to help clients emphasizing a macro practice approach. 

Elective Courses (6 units) Units

HMS-4 Introduction to Human Services 

HMS-13 Employment Support Strategies 

HMS-18 Introduction to Social Work    

HMS-19 Generalist Practices of Social Work

HMS-29 Careers in Social Work - Intro to Careers in Social Work   

The certificate program requires the completion of 6 core classes, for a total of 17 – 20 units.

HMS-16 Public Assistance and Benefits 1 Unit

HMS-70 Non-profit Organizations – Social Work Administration Studies 3 Units

HMS-71 Grant Writing – Social Work Administration Studies 3 Units

HMS-72 Social Welfare Policies – Social Work Administration Studies 3 Units

HMS-73 Administration in Social Work – Social Work Administration Studies 3 Units 

HMS-74 Social Work Theory – Social Work Administration Studies 3 Units

WKX HMS 200 Human Services Work Experience   1-2-3-4 Units

In addition, the certificate program requires the completion of 6 elective units from the options listed below:

HMS-4 Introduction to Human Services 3 Units

HMS-13 Employment Support Strategies 3 Units

HMS-18 Introduction to Social Work 3 Units

HMS-19 Generalist Practices of Social Work 3 Units

HMS-29 Careers in Social Work – Intro to Careers in Social Work 3 Units