School Social Work Competency Series

Michigan State University School of Social Work offers a rigorous professional development competency series for master's-level social work practitioners interested in advancing their knowledge in social work intervention in educational settings, assessment, and integration of psychological and educational testing and intervention with children with special needs in educational settings.

The School Social Work Competency Series in the School of Social Work at Michigan State University is an ONLINE PROGRAM designed to meet specific educational requirements set forth by the State of Michigan Department of Education.

Learn about eligibility requirements to become a School Social Worker in Michigan here.

• Temporary approval for School Social Worker Policy & Criteria, Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services (pdf)
• Full approval for School Social Worker Policy & Criteria, Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services (pdf)

If you live outside of Michigan, we encourage you to contact the Department of Education in the state where you wish to practice to learn about the competencies and requirements set forth by that state.

These courses are offered for Social Work Continuing Education Credits or for University Credit.

>>School Social Work Competency Series course descriptions and information (pdf)

>>Register for the fully online School Social Work Competency Series

Information about the Online School Social Work Refresher Course will be available June 1, 2012.