School Social Work Certificate
The UW-Green Bay School Social Work Certificate prepares social workers to apply for licensure with the state of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and obtain employment in a K-12 Wisconsin school. The certificate is available for practitioners who hold an MSW degree and are seeking school social work licensure and current MSW students emphasizing in school social work as part of their graduate degree.
Required Courses
Courses required for the certificate are available in a fully online option; required courses are as follows:
| Courses and Activities (in recommended order) | Term Offered (Modality) | Post-MSW Credits | Current MSW Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC WORK 767: Assessing Risk, Resilience, and Psychopathology in Social Work (may transfer in) | Summer (Online) | 3 | 3* |
| EDUC 545. The Exceptional Child in Regular Education (may transfer in) | Fall (Online) | 2 | 2 |
| SOC WORK 761: Overview of DPI Standards | January (Online) | 2 | 2* |
| SOC WORK 751: Social Work Practice in Schools | Spring (Virtual, in evening) | 2 | 2* |
| SOC WORK 762: Practicum | Spring (In-person) | 3 | N/A |
| SOC WORK 719: Practicum IV | Spring (In-person) | N/A | 4* |
| Act 31 workshop or course (may transfer in) | As Able (varied) | NC | NC |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 | 13 |
*indicates credits required for MSW degree as well as school social work certification
Cost of Graduate courses can be found here.
Application Process for Post-MSW Students
Application details for the school social work certificate can be obtained from the School Social Work Coordinator. Please contact Cora Heindel at heindelc@uwgb.edu to learn more about admission to the certificate program.
All those interested in the School Social Work Certificate must submit an application through Graduate Studies as a special student.
Enrollment in school social work specific courses can occur only after the criminal background check has been received and approved by the School Social Work Coordinator. Ability to proceed with the program is contingent on approval with consideration of caregiver background check results verification. Potential participants are informed of their acceptance into the program by the School Social Work Coordinator.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to be considered for the post-MSW School Social Work Program include:
- MSW degree from an accredited social work program by start of the program
- One year of professional experience working with children/youth
- Current Wisconsin credential (CSW, APSW, or LCSW)
- Students interested in School Social Work are required by the Wisconsin Department of Education standards to undergo a caregiver background check at the state and federal levels no more than 6 months before starting the program
To best meet the needs of Wisconsin school districts, preference is given to applicants who have a letter of intent to hire or proof of hire from a school district.
Application Materials
The following application materials are required for consideration of admission. Please contact Cora Heindel at heindelc@uwgb.edu prior to submitting any application materials.
- Special Student E-Application for non-degree seeking students
- Transcripts from all Universities where graduate level courses were taken
- 2 letters of professional reference OR Proof of Hire/Intent to Hire from a school district
- Results of caregiver background check (state and federal levels) or letter from the employing school district documenting completion
- Current resume
Application Process for Current MSW Students
Current MSW students do not need to apply separately for the school social work program. They declare the emphasis by completing the UW-Green Bay Declaration of Major/Minor/Certificate e-form.
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