School Social Work Post-Master's Certification
The School of Social Work at Millersville University is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to offer the Post-Master’s School Social Work certification. The School Social Work certification is designed to prepare social work students with the required knowledge, skills, and expertise to “support the academic, career and personal-social development needs” of diverse, vulnerable, and at-risk PreK-12 students and their families.
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School Social Work certification is required by school districts. In accordance with PDE Chapter 49, the MU school social curriculum includes the content and ethical requirements unique to the role of school social workers in promoting students academic, social, career, and socio-emotional development.
Upon completion of the required coursework, the Certification Office at Millersville University will assist eligible candidates with the Pennsylvania certification process and provide recommendations for the Post Master’s School Social Work certification.
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK CERTIFICATION
Curriculum includes successful completion of: • MSW plus required program courses, including practicum experiences in a school setting that prepare candidates to be certified as a School Social Worker Educational Specialist • Pennsylvania certification process and recommendations for School Social Work through the MU Certification Office at https://www.millersville.edu/cert/index.php
Flexible Program Options
Applicants can earn their School Social Work certification while enrolled in the MSW program, part-time or full-time. Those applicants who hold a MSW from a CSWE accredited program may apply. Admissions Prospective student must submit a formal application to the Office of Graduate Studies and Adult Learning at www.millersville.edu/ admissions/graduate/admissions/apply/post-baccalaureatecertification.php. At time of application, students must include a resume detailing relevant experiences in a school setting, a well-written and focused goal statement, and ensure that references provide sufficient information about their relationship with the applicant, and evaluation of your experiences related to school social work practice.
Contact Information
Leonora Foels School Social Work Certification Program Coordinator Stayer Hall, Room 315 717-871-4732 Leonora.foels@millersville.edu
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School Social Work Certification
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If you have courses at the bottom of your audit under 'Other Electives' or 'Not Counted Toward Degree', they may be excluded due to the date of your admission to the SSW program. To have these courses evaluated for inclusion in your program You will need to work with the Social Work admissions committee to determine your eligible exemptions per your prior coursework.
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Diagnostic and Assessment Strategies for Students with Disabilities3 hours
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Second Language Acquisition: Theory, Programs and Assessment or Assessment, Policies and Practices in Teaching English Language Learners - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Second Language Acquisition: Theory, Programs & Assessment
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Assessment, Policies & Practice in Teaching of English Language Learners
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