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| Home | Continuing Education Continuing Education Welcome! The School of Social Work has a long history of outreach to the community, to both those who need service, and those who are providing service. Indeed, as professionals, social workers have an obligation to themselves and to those with whom they work, to continue their education, long past the time when degrees are granted, i.e., to be life long learners. MSU's School of Social Work has offered courses and seminars over the years to social work professionals at all levels - from those who have a baccalaureate degree and are thinking of going on for a master's degree, to those who already have their MSW, but require updated and/or specialized knowledge to grow in their jobs. Michigan's move to licensure for social work increases the need for continuing education, as the law includes the requirement for CEUs. In addition, the land grant mission of the university, encourages the School to provide access and training to the social work community in the State of Michigan, and perhaps beyond, using both traditional and technology-assisted teaching, in semester as well as short-course, i.e., half-day to weekend, formats. Michigan State School of Social work became an Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Provider (No. 1136). Most states, including Michigan, accept ASWB ACE approved continuing education programs. Social workers outside of Michigan are encouraged to check with their State Social Work Boards to determine if ASWB ACE Programs are accepted in their state. To learn more about ASWB, ACE, click here. Continuing Education Quick Links:
The Michigan State University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program's mission is to help people thrive in service to their communities by offering innovative, valuable, and accessible professional development opportunities throughout the State of Michigan and beyond. It is our commitment to:
Programs co-sponsored by MSU School of Social Work:
Social Work Licensure in Michigan: Questions regarding the social work licensure process can be directed to: the Department of Community Health Bureau of Health Professions (517) 335-0918 or visit their web site at http://www.michigan.gov/healthlicense/ and click on "social work". To learn more about the social work licensure exam, visit: http://www.aswb.org/. Upcoming Social Work License Exam Preparation
According to the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB- regulates the social work profession throughout the country), “the most important aspect of licensure is what it does for the people social workers help every day…. A licensed social worker provides a practice backed by a legal guarantee- that services will be competent, ethical, and responsible.” In April 2004, State of Michigan passed Public Act 61 requiring social workers practicing in the State of Michigan to be licensed. In order to practice as a social worker in Michigan, one must meet specific criteria and become licensed as a bachelors social worker or masters social worker. To view, the Social Work Licensure Law P.A. 61 of 2004, FAQ's, download application packets, learn about the State Board of Social Work Examiners, and obtain additional information, visit the Michigan Department of Community Health Web Site In Michigan, your education, degree, hours and type of post graduate experience, supervision, and, depending on the kind of license, ability to pass an exam determine which license you will want to pursue. Types of Social Work Licenses:
Professionals and Social Work Licensure Forms and Applications: Once you have earned a degree and are ready to apply what you have learned in professional practice as a social worker, you will want to apply for social work licensure. Social Work Licensure Applications can be found on the Department of Community Health web site or by clicking here. Each application describes in detail what documentation you will need to provide to the Bureau of Health Professions, including what requirements must be met i.e. if you must take an ASWB Exam. Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Requirements: Michigan State School of Social work became an Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Provider (No. 1136). Most states, including Michigan, accept ASWB ACE approved continuing education programs. Social workers outside of Michigan are encouraged to check with their State Social Work Boards to determine if ASWB ACE Programs are accepted in their state. To learn more about ASWB, ACE, click here. Michigan State University School of Social Work is a participating member of the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Michigan Board of Social Work Examiners charged The Continuing Education Collaborative with the responsibility to ensure the quality of all continuing education programs sponsored for Michigan's social workers and to conduct activities that will help them meet their defined education needs. To learn more about the collaborative, please visit www.socialworkcec.com
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