The Military, Family, and Veteran Care Graduate Certificate prepares students to work with military and military-connected individuals and families with a focus on understanding military culture and settings.

The Military, Family, and Veteran Care Graduate Certificate includes four (4) required courses for a total of 12 Semester Credit Hours (SCH).

Below are the four required courses:

SOCW 5355: Military Social Work

SOCW 5361: Military Trauma

SOCW 5316: Stress, Crisis and Coping

SOCW 5359: The Military Family

The certificate equips students with the skills and knowledge to effectively meet the needs of the military community in a variety of non-clinical settings. This certificate is designed for individuals interested in developing and evaluating programs, serving as advocates, case managers, and resource navigators, among many other opportunities.

Any current UTA graduate student across all fields of study in good academic standing may complete the Military, Veteran, and Family Care Graduate Certificate. Contact an SSW academic advisor to add the certificate to your current degree plan.

Individuals who have already earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution may apply.  If you are not a native speaker of English, please submit official Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS scores. To submit your application, go to ApplyUTA, select School of Social Work, select the appropriate graduate certificate, and pay the application fee.