This minor/certificate is designed for undergraduate students and professionals in interdisciplinary fields who wish to develop specific knowledge of military culture and communities, and acquire the skills to interact in community settings where the needs of veterans and their families are met.  All students in this minor/certificate program are considered undergraduate.

Current matriculating students and non-matriculating students may enroll in the minor/certificate program:

• Matriculating students can complete the certificate in a minimum of 9 to 18 months.
• Non-matriculating students can complete the certificate in a minimum of 12 to 24 months.

Admission Requirements

Matriculating Students

• Completion of 60 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
• Students must declare Homefront Readjustment for the Armed Forces as a minor by completing the Minor Request Form and submitting the completed paperwork to the Registrar’s Office.

Non-Matriculating Students

• Students must apply for the Certificate Program through the Transfer Admissions Office.
• Completion of 60 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
• Student’s with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.  Students with a bachelor’s degree and a cumulative GPA above 2.3 may petition the Department Chair for a waiver of the cumulative 2.5 GPA requirement.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.  Applicants do not need to send in transcripts for courses taken at Virginia State University.
• Submit a carefully written 1,000 word goal statement outlining background and experience (academic and/or professional), and future career goals after the completion of the certificate.  Applicants who do not hold a social work undergraduate degree must indicate how their academic and/or professional background has prepared them for admission to the certificate program.  
• TOEFL scores are required for international applicants (minimums).

Curriculum Requirements

Students are required to take all of the courses listed below, a total of 18 credits.