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Social Work

Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management

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EKU Online > Online Social Work Degrees & Certificates > Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management

Apply Social Work Perspective and Values to Organizational Management

EKU’s 100% online leadership and management certificate provides students with the practical skills needed for leading social change and making forward-thinking, ethical business decisions. Graduates are prepared to fill key positions as social and human service leaders.

Career Outlook

Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2018 to 2028.

— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Where Have EKU Social Work Graduates Worked?

Social workers operate within a wide range of industries and perform a variety of job functions.

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Employers Include:

  • Cabinet for Health and Family Services
  • Onefifteen Living via RI International
  • Hope’s Wings Domestic Violence Program
  • Blue Grass Community Action Partnership
  • Wooded Glen Recovery Center

EKU Online Career Services

The EKU Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all of your career and professional development needs.

Services include:

  • Creating/Updating Your Resume and Cover Letter
  • Interviewing Tips and Coaching
  • Career Documents Review
  • Job Search

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Benefits
Benefits of EKU Online

Learn essential skills for today’s work environment. Rooted in both theory and practical applications, our regionally accredited online programs blend academic and professional preparation through course topics such as human behavior change, crisis intervention, and alcohol and drug assessment and treatment.

  • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited
  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • Accelerated 8-week terms
  • Multiple start dates
  • Full- and part-time options
  • Reduced tuition for active duty military members and their spouses
  • 75% of EKU degree holders find jobs in Kentucky, a higher percentage than any other university in Kentucky
  • No campus visits required
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance
  • Generous credit transfer policy
  • Expert faculty who provide interactive feedback and a collaborative approach to learning
  • Opportunities for practicum experiences to help you discover your calling and network with other professionals

Curriculum

Our regionally accredited online program is made up of the same high-quality courses and taught by the same experienced professors as the on-campus program.  EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as crisis intervention, addictions, and race and ethnic relations.

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Degree Requirements

A total of 18 credits are required to graduate.

View the leadership and management certificate requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Sample Courses

For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the University graduate catalog.

JPL 812 – Leading with Political, Ethical and Emotional Intelligence (3)
This course examines leadership within the justice field, focusing on three competencies essential for effective, just leadership: political, ethical, and emotional intelligence. Understanding mindset/tactics associated with administrators that do/don’t lead with these competencies.

OTS 853 – Leadership in Human Services (3)
Advance ethical leadership skills through development and application of current leadership theory to become a change agent to positively impact the profession.

POL 847 – Grant Writing (3)
The study of grant writing processes involving federal and foundation grants as they apply to the public and non-profit sector.

PSY 874 – Organizational Change and Development (3)
Analysis of psychological theory, research and practice pertaining to organization change and development including the change process, culture, interventions, evaluation, consulting, and legal/ethical concerns.

Enrollment

Amanda Stoddard

Amanda Stoddard

Enrollment Advisor

Call or email Enrollment Advisor Amanda Stoddard for information about the EKU Online Social Work program.

Contact Info:
859-622-5826
Amanda.Stoddard@eku.edu

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Application Deadlines

Term Application Deadline Classes Begin
Fall A August 1 August
Fall B October 1 October
Spring A January 5 January
Spring B March 1 March
Summer A May 1 May
Summer B June 1 June

Additional Contact Information

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Student Success

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EKU’s MSW program has helped to expand my leadership abilities. The interprofessional focus has given me the tools to increase collaboration between families, my team and community partners. We are able to work in partnership with families to help address concerns and safety issues with children in the home.

Sarah BryantMSW
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Online Military Students

EKU Online offers veterans and active duty military students an unparalleled online learning experience that provides accessibility, convenience and flexibility.

Special Tuition for Active Duty* Military
Eastern Kentucky University offers reduced tuition expenses to $258 per credit hour for undergraduate and $335 per credit hour for graduate courses to all service members currently serving on active duty.

*Active duty is defined as on federal orders for 180 days or more.

“I’d like to thank the EKU College of Justice & Safety for the opportunity to complete my degree online. It’s very user-friendly, and everyone has bent over backwards to make this happen.”

– 1LT Heath Bergmann, EKU Online Graduate

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  • “After the birth of our first child, I knew I needed to go back and finish what I started,” said McKenzie. “I was happy that I could pick up where I left off at EKU even though I lived in a different state.” – EKU Online student and mom
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