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