Graduate Certificate in School Social Work at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in School Social Work trains students to assess and provide interventions for the social, emotional, familial, cultural, community and cognitive barriers to achievement and school adjustment in elementary and secondary schools. The College of Social Work collaborates with the College of Education so students meet the standards for School Social Work Certification.

Faculty: College of Social Work | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Study mode: full-time; online option available | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The specialisation is integrated into the Master of Social Work curriculum with one additional three-credit-hour course, for students in the Clinical Social Work or Community and Social Development concentrations (regular or advanced standing). The certificate can also be earned by meeting the requirements of the Education Professional Standards Board certificate. An online option is available.

Career pathways

School social worker, school-community liaison, school administration and leadership, programme development and evaluation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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