Abilene Christian University
Course Information:
SOCW 690 Social Services Internship
Credit Bearing
Graduate |
This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. |
SOCW 744 - Management and Funding of Nonprofit Organizations
Credit Bearing
Graduate |
A core curriculum offering for students seeking the master’s degree in Social Work, focus is on the commonly accepted functions of management in nonprofit and governmental organizations (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling, communicating, and problem-solving). Particular emphasis is placed on governance, fiscal management, accountability, and evaluation of institutional and program effectiveness. Same as GERO 744. |
SOCW 745 - Leading and Managing Change in Nonprofit Organizations
Credit Bearing
Graduate |
Develops knowledge and skills for managing change in a social service agency; prepares students to use selected strategies for organizational change using a problem-solving/decision-making approach to organizational behavior. Attention is given to leadership issues in non-profit management and resource development (grant and contract writing and management). Same as GERO 745. |
SOCW 416 - Program and Practice Evaluation
Credit Bearing
Graduate |
Covers analysis of the strengths/limitations of needs assessment and program evaluation methods; the analysis and management of program data using statistical software; and the measurement of program goals/objectives through process and outcome evaluations. With an emphasis on critical thinking and evidence-based practice, students will utilize these skills to perform evaluations in their areas of interest. Prerequisite: SOCW 415. A capstone course.
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Program Information:
College of Education and Human Services
School of Social Work
Services
Internships
Practica
Consultant Services
Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
Degree/
Level | Title/
English Correspondence | Subject | Credit Hours | Working
Language | History |
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Master of Science in Social Work
Graduate |
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Social Services Administration |
18 |
English |
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Certificates
| Certificate in Social Service Administration |
Information on Training and Other Services
Additional InformationImpact change in your community.
The certificate in social services administration is an 18-hour graduate program that combines many different skills such as organizational management, planning, grant writing, fiscal procedures, and policy making in a format commonly used by nonprofit and governmental agencies.
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