Social workers are community troubleshooters. Through counseling, referral services or policy-making and advocacy, they help individuals, families and groups cope with problems. Those in the area of planning and policy help people understand how social systems operate and prepare ways of bringing about needed change in institutions such as health services, housing or education. Those in the area of counseling provide a variety of therapies in a wide range of settings.

The Pre-Social Work at University of Cincinnati is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the UC Blue Ash campus in Cincinnati, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.
About Certificate in Pre-Social Work
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Pre-Social Work at University of Cincinnati
Entry Requirements
Students enrolled in Jordanian national curriculum are asked to report their current subjects on the “Current or Most Recent Year Courses” section of the Common App. Advise your school counselor, headmaster, director, etc. to upload the following documents to the Common App:
- Transcripts with final Preparatory school results for year 10, coursework and scores for year 11, and as much as is available for year 12 by the application deadline
- If you have completed secondary school, official copy of the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi), accompanied by a certified word-for-word English translation
If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Pre-Social Work
Settings in which social workers are employed vary widely. In the public sector, they are employed primarily in departments of human resources, social services, mental health, health, housing, education and corrections. Those in the private sector work for nonprofit agencies, community and religious organizations, hospitals, nursing homes and other human service agencies. Some are also employed in business and industry, where they may counsel employees. A master of social work (MSW) degree is becoming more desirable and is generally required for positions in the mental health field, as well as for supervisory, administrative or research positions. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2016 Survey, the median salary for those with a bachelor's degree in social work is $43,000.
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Pre-Social Work at University of Cincinnati
How to Apply for Certificate in Pre-Social Work at University of Cincinnati
- Complete Common Application
- Pay $100 non-refundable fee
- Submit official School transcripts
- Submit official test scores
- Submit letter of recommendation (optional)

United States of America, Cincinnati