Social Work: Family Specialist Practitioner Basic Certificate Print Options Apply Now Request Information College(s): Kennedy-King Program Code: 0467
The Social Work Family Specialist Basic Certificate includes the study of the Generalist Approach to working with the individual, family, group, and community. The Family Specialist Advanced certification can lead to employment as a Family Specialist Practitioner in Early Childhood Centers, social service agencies, and primary school settings. Kennedy-King College has aligned its coursework with the Gateway for Opportunity Illinois Professional Development System credential requirements. Students who complete specific required courses can apply for Family Specialist Certification Levels 2 & 3, endorsed by Gateway for Opportunity Illinois Professional Development System.
Courses
- CHLD DV 101 — Human Growth & Development I
- CHLD DV 102 — Human Growth & Development II
- ENGLISH 101 — Composition
- PSYCH 201 — General Psychology
- SOC 203 — Sociology of Families and Intimate Relationships
- SOC 205 — Social Problems
- SOC SER 101 — Introduction To Social Work
- SOC SER 201 — Principles of Social Work Practice
- SOC SER 215 — Social Prob & Soc Action I
- SOC SER 228 — Social Work with Families : Evidence Based Practice