GradCert MSW School Social Work

The Certificate will cover all the knowledge areas that NASW requires for the Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS), the national certificate for school social workers. Keep in mind that the C-SSWS requires 2 years of PAID school social work experience prior to sitting for the exam. MSW students who opt into the School Social Work Specialist Certificate will be prepared to receive the national certification. Marshall University MSW students will conduct their field internships within a school setting with school social workers. 

Students will conduct their field internships within a school setting with school social workers. 

The school social work curriculum consists of the nomenclature, school structure, and the roles of school social workers. Certificate students will attend Interprofessional Education sessions with College of Education students one time yearly. 

There Is No Application Fee

Who can apply for the SSW Certificate Program?

* Graduate students from other programs may take courses from the Certificate program as CEUs or as electives with their department’s approval.

* Prospective certificate-only students should apply for admission to Marshall University (with the non-refundable application fee), as Certificate/Professional Development student.

* Transcripts will be reviewed on an individual basis.

This is a 21-hour certificate program. To qualify for the national (NASW) exam Certificate students enrolled in the 21-credit hour certificate program are required to complete field placements in schools practicing school social work.

To apply, visit graduate admissions.