Social Work and Social Welfare

UMass Amherst

The Department of Sociology offers a Certificate in Social Work and Social Welfare to students interested in preparing for entry-level employment in social welfare programs or social work agencies upon graduation or to pursue graduate work in social work or social policy.
CIP Code: 44.0701

Undergraduate Undergraduate Certificate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Social and Community Service Managers | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Healthcare Social Workers | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Social Work Teachers

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.