Veterans Services Certificate Program is a program designed to help volunteers, Veteran Services Officers, or social service professionals better assess and respond to the needs of veterans and their family members who come seeking assistance in resolving problems. By more accurately assessing, identifying, and understanding the issues presented by veterans, those completing the Veterans Services Certificate program will enhance their ability to assist veterans in the Veterans Administration claims process and to provide effective and efficient services to veterans.
The program consists of four courses offered in an online format. The courses are sequential and last eight weeks each. You will be part of a cohort who enroll and begin the series of courses at the same time. Within each of the courses, your work is self-paced. The courses are:
- Interviewing and Assessment
- Substance Abuse
- Family Development, Dynamics, and Lifespan
- Case Management
There are no course prerequisites and a college degree is not required to enter the program. To register and pay per course, contact the Continuing Education Student Support Office at the University of West Florida at 850-473-7468. Please click here to register online and pay for the certificate in full.
Faculty and Staff
PROJECT DIRECTOR:
Dr. Glenn Rohrer
Professor and Director of the School of Justice Studies and Social Work
C0-PROJECT DIRECTOR AND GRANT FACULTY:
Dr. Diane Scott
Assistant Director, School of Justice Studies and Social Work
GRANT FACULTY:
Dr. Mark Olson
Assistant Professor, School of Justice Studies and Social Work
GRANT FACULTY:
Dr. Joseph Herzog
Assistant Professor, School of Justice Studies and Social Work
GRANT FACULTY:
Dr. James Whitworth
Assistant Professor, School of Justice Studies and Social Work
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Lynette Bledsoe, LCSW
Coordinator
The University of West Florida
Building 85, Room 147
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, Florida 32514
850-474-2709
lbledsoe@uwf.edu