Graduate Certificate in Social Work in Schools at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The Social Work in Schools (SWiS) program prepares you for social work practice in school settings. School Social Workers collaborate with teachers and school administration to maximize the educational experiences of students. School Social Workers use their specialized skills to assess and intervene with students and their families by helping to locate and utilize community resources to support the student’s educational goals.

Faculty: College of Allied Health Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

School Social Workers who are fully licensed with ODE’s Pupil Service Credential are best positioned for employment within a school district. This is in marked contrast to those Social Workers who are employed by outside agencies and then provide services in the schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The School Social Worker program is only open to students currently enrolled in the MSW Program within the children and families concentration. If you are interested in this program, first apply to the MSW Program . If applicants already have a MSW and work within a school setting, they may apply to complete any additional requirements to be eligible for the ODE Pupil Service Credential (aka School Social Work license). Please view our Admissions Requirements to learn about our prerequisites, program requirements, and information about how to apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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