Certificate of Distinction in Undergraduate Social Work Research
Earn a Certificate of Distinction in Undergraduate Social Work Research at Azusa Pacific University
You’ll boost your résumé and graduate applications by simultaneously earning a degree in social work with a certificate that acknowledges your academic excellence and extensive research in the field. You’ll develop an original research project tied to your internship and have the opportunity to travel and present in competitive, well-known social work conferences. When you graduate, you’ll submit an article based on your research to a peer-reviewed academic journal in social work for potential publication.
Program at a Glance
Program Information
- Program Units: 6
Location
- Azusa (Main Campus)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Develop and complete an original research project tied to your social work field internship.
- Travel and present at highly attended social work conferences.
- Co-author an article with an instructor and submit to a peer-reviewed academic journal.
By the Numbers
Breaking Barriers: Randall Trice ’19, ’20 Provides Foster Youth with Shoes for Grades
Social work alumni Randall Trice ’19 ’20 revitalized his faith and discovered his calling at APU: he now operates Shoes4Grades, a non-profit that supports foster youth.
Program Details
If you’re an undergraduate social work student, you can earn this certificate by meeting certain benchmarks of excellence in the program.
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Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Featured Faculty
Shelly-Ann Dewsbury
Assistant Professor, BSW Director, Department of Social Work
Career Outlook and Outcomes
Jenica Morin-Pascual Awarded 48th District Woman of the Year
Social work professor Jenica Morin-Pascual was recently awarded the California 48th District Distinguished Woman of the Year.