Description
The goal of the graduate certificate program in School Social Work is to prepare selected MSW students with the specialized knowledge and skills required to work in the field of school social work in a public school setting. Students who complete this certificate program will be highly qualified to step into a school social work position in any county in Florida. This certificate program may also be of interest to students in related majors who want to understand the functions of the Master of Social Work professional, but will not be employed in school social work positions.
Admission
Admission is open to students who are accepted into the Master of Social Work Program and students in related majors as determined by the School Social Work Graduate Certificate Director. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online.
Application Due Dates
U.S. Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Graduate Certificate in School Social Work | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
Requirements
Requirements—12 Credit Hours Minimum
Required Courses—9 Credit Hours
- SOW 6612 Clinical Practice with Families (3 credit hours)
- SOW 6656 Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents (3 credit hours)
- SOW 5635 Social Work Practice in Schools (3 credit hours)
Electives—3 Credit Hours
Choose one course from the following list.
- SOW 6324 Clinical Practice with Groups (3 credit hours)
- SOW 5713 Prevention and Treatment of Adolescent Substance Abuse (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6517 Perspectives on Education (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6886 Multicultural Education (3 credit hours)
Contact Info
George A. Jacinto, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW, CPC
Phone Number: 407-823-5428
gjacinto@mail.ucf.edu