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 for the program in RamPortal. Here are instructions.
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
- If you are an advanced standing student, you cannot use a BSW school placement to fulfill this requirement
Assess
- Complete required assessments (PDE: 430 & MSW Knowledge Assessment)
- 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