Graduate Certificate Programs in Oncology and Cancer Biology

OpenSP2 programming includes Executive and Certificate Programs, many of them transdisciplinary collaborations with SP2 research centers and other Penn Schools. We also offer robust online programs in areas that include Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, and an LSW exam prep.

Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership in Social Work.

This certificate provides current healthcare social workers with the superior skills and knowledge they need in their work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by cancer.

Oncology and Cancer Biology offers a comprehensive online and in-person curriculum that arms students with cutting-edge social impact tools and frameworks to ensure that they maximize the impact of their ideas.

Executive Program in Digital Media for Social Impact.

This 5-month hybrid program is for design professionals who want to utilize their skill set for positive change, and professionals working in mission-driven organizations but needing design tools to achieve.

Online Programs from the SP2 Center for Social Impact Strategy.

This course provides and introduction to social impact strategy and social entrepreneurship including key concepts, an of the field, and tools to get started as a changemaker.

This course explores how CSR creates shared value for firms, employees, and society as businesses and nonprofits work together on complex societal issues.

Online Programs for Social Workers and Social Welfare Fields.

This course provides social work practitioners and students with a broad of therapeutic relationships we share with non-human animals.

This 2 CE NASW-eligible certificate provides current healthcare social workers with the superior skills and knowledge they need in their work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by cancer.

OpenSP2 offers licensed social workers continuing education credit hours for both online and face-to-face training programs. Participants who complete courses and programs receive a certificate that details total continuing education credit hours earned, program delivery mode, and any other required accreditation documentation. Participants will be required to submit these along with other documentation required by their state licensure board to receive credit for work completed.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and many other states will accept continuing education credits earned from programs offered by CSWE accredited institutions, though learners should check with their states of licensure to ensure compliance. All certificates of completion awarded by OpenSP2 will note our CSWE accreditation.

The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy Practice, 17 is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy Practice maintains responsibility for this course. June 17, 2023.

OpenSP2 offers several programs approved by the National Association of Social Workers for its national continuing education program.

For prospective students that are interested in this continuing education course, requests for reasonable accommodation must be accompanied by documentation of disability which will help us evaluate the limitations of the disability and determine an appropriate reasonable accommodation.

OpenSP2 and the School of Social Policy Practice seek to create an educational environment that supports all types of learners. Complaints regarding certificates may elicit the dissemination of a new certificate with corrected information. Please note: this policy is limited to social-work CE based programming.

Refund requests for on-demand programs must be made within 14 days of program start date, and only if analytics indicate that the student has engaged with less than 25% of course materials. Cancellation or refund requests for live, calendar-based programs must be made at least 14 days in advance of the start date. OpenSP2 may offer a transfer option to individuals who cancel beyond the limits of this policy. Individual programs and programs from affiliated SP2 centers set final program cancellation and refund policies participants should check policies prior to registration. OpenSP2 reserves the right to cancel programs for low enrollment or other extenuating circumstances prior to the start of the program. If SP2 cancels a program, participants will receive a full refund.

Please also note that programs offered on 3rd party platforms (edX or Coursera) are subject to the policies of that platform.

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Individuals who may benefit from this program include those new to the oncology field and those who want to complement their existing studies with enhanced knowledge of oncology.

The Certificate accepts current UF graduate students, interns, residents, fellows and other health care professionals.

GMS 6065: Fundamentals of Cancer Biology (3 credits).

GMS 6812: Health Outcomes Research in Cancer (3 credits).

The courses are available only in person during the Fall Spring semesters.

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Unleashing the Power of Mathematics in Cancer Therapies.

Cancer genetics using lung cancer as a model.

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Topic Abstract: Eco-oncology: Exploiting Chaos in Complex Adaptive Systems.

Topic Abstract: Cancer Drug Discovery Molecular Targeting.

Topic Abstract: Lung Cancer Genetics Therapeutic Targeting.

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Individuals who may benefit from this program include those new to the oncology field and those who want to complement their existing studies with enhanced knowledge of oncology.

The Certificate accepts current UF graduate students, interns, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.

GMS 6065: Fundamentals of Cancer Biology (3 credits).

GMS 6812: Health Outcomes Research in Cancer (3 credits).

The courses are available only in person during the Fall Spring semesters.

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