school social work CERTIFICATE Checklist

Register

  • Enroll in WCU’s MSW program
  • Register for the school social work certificate as soon as possible (no later than the spring semester before your final practicum)
  • Register by selecting the school social work certificate option in MyWCU
  • Complete the Social Work Approved Program of Study form in OnBase

Learn

  • Complete MSW program requirements with modifications for the school certification
  • Complete 602 (this replaces 563)
  • Complete 600 (this counts as 1/3 of your MSW electives)
  • Complete 601 (this counts as 1/3 of your MSW electives)

Connect

  • Complete at least one of your MSW practicums in a school setting

Assess

  • Complete required assessments
  • Receive final approvals for certification from faculty advisor

Prepare

  • Initiate the PA LSW process
  • After receipt of LSW, complete the TIMS state certification process through Pennsylvania’s Department of Education

Certification process based on the standards established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education