2010-2011 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
School Social Work Certification
The School of Social Work at Grand Valley is authorized by the State Board of Education in Michigan to provide training and make recommendations concerning practitioner certification for school social work as provided in the Administrative Rules for School Social Work (Rule 340.1013) of the Michigan Department of Education.
Requirements for the Certification
All students seeking certification for school social work are required to take the following course, in addition to the 60 credit hours required for the M.S.W. degree.
- SW 664 - Social Work Practice in Schools Credits: 4
Additional Requirements
Students must consult with the school social work advisor. In addition to taking required courses, the advanced practice courses must include:
- SW 612 - Social Policy: Families and Children Credits: 3
- SW 677 - Principles of Supervision Credits: 3
- SW 678 - Human Services Administration Credits: 3
One of the following:
- SW 660 - Grant Writing and Resource Development Credits: 3
- SW 662 - Substance Abuse and Social Work Practice Credits: 3