Homefront Readjustment for the Armed Forces (Certificate)
Homefront Readjustment
for the Armed Forces (Certificate)
Homefront Readjustment
for the Armed Forces (Certificate)
ADVANCE YOUR EDUCATION
ADVANCE YOUR EDUCATION
Looking to develop more specific knowledge about military culture and communities? VSU Online’s Homefront Readjustment for the Armed Forces certificate will help get you there! You’ll gain the skills to interact in community settings where the needs of active duty service members, veterans, and families are met.
Perfect for the undergraduate or working professional, this program is the only undergraduate military cultural competency certificate program in the Commonwealth of Virginia approved by the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
How it Works:
You’ll be taught by professors who are veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan war, and are licensed social workers and clinical psychotherapists. This certificate program is designed to be completed in less than two years.
What You’ll Learn:
Coursework underscores the importance of understanding human service workers and their roles, while addressing existing and potential challenges, stigmas, mental health concerns, and stressful family dynamics that are all too present in the military and veteran communities.
You’ll be able to identify and facilitate access to essential services and resources for these communities, as well as social support, case management, care coordination, and advocacy.
Costs:
This part-time, fully online degree keeps affordability top of mind.
With pay-as-you-go tuition for both in- and out-of-state students, you’ll pay by the course you take.
Sample costs for a student pursuing a Certificate:
| Resident Status | Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Residents | $437/hr | $9,177 |
| Non-Residents | $991/hr | $20,811 |
Meet your program director:
Dr. Jimmie Fedrick
Chair/Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work
804-524-6276
jfedrick@vsu.edu
MILITARY AFFAIRS
MILITARY AFFAIRS
How it Works:
Veterans, active duty members, and dependents can take any VSU course approved for online delivery. If your desired program is offered through VSU Online, you can complete your degree fully online.
For veterans, it is crucial you obtain your joint service transcript recognized by the American Council of Education. Virginia State University will apply the credits earned through your time in the service towards your VSU degree. Additionally, if you completed courses at other higher education institutions, VSU will apply the credits from the provided transcript.
If you intend to pursue ROTC, you must complete your classes physically on campus.
Meet your program director:
Lieutenant Colonel Forrest L. Black
Director of Military Affairs and Workforce Education
Department of Military Science
804-524-5883
fblack@vsu.edu
Costs:
| MEMBER STATUS | AVAILABLE AID |
|---|---|
| Active Duty |
GI Bill Tuition Assistance for $250/credit hour |
| Veterans |
GI Bill Service-Connected Disability |
| Dependents |
GI Bill, if there are unused education benefits VMSDEP full tuition and fees waiver for in-state dependents of a veteran with at least a 90% service-connected disability (available up to eight semesters) Chapter 35 Stipend:
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