SOCW Certificates and Licensures

Social Work - Certificates and Licensures

 

The School of Social Work offers two graduate certificates and courses that lead to School Social Work Licensure through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. These programs provide students with specialized competencies that create more focused skill sets. The two graduate certificates are open to current graduate students and/or community practitioners that have graduated with a Masters degree from an accredited institution, that are interested in becoming a licensed Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist or working with elderly populations. The School Social Work Licensure is open to both undergraduate and graduate social work students who have a desire to become a school social worker.


Graduate Certificate in Substance Abuse

The substance abuse certificate program is designed to provide graduate social work students with the necessary core functions and competencies of substance abuse counseling. This body of knowledge will allow the student who obtains the certification an opportunity to earn their Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) credential from the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB). Individuals who are licensed may engage in clinical practice with  clients who live with substance use disorders. The courses will be taught both on site at ECU and on-line by credentialed social work faculty. The certificate classes will be offered as electives in the graduate social work curricula.

Required Courses


Gerontology Minor

The gerontology minor augments major fields of study with an overview of issues confronting older adults, their families, and service providers. In recognition that aging can be viewed from a variety of perspectives, students can choose courses from several academic disciplines. Courses with aging as their primary content that are not listed as electives may be counted toward the program with the approval of program coordinator. Social work majors may use 3 s.h. of SOCW 4990 if their placement is in an aging-related setting. The minor requires 18 s.h. of credit.

Required Courses


Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

The graduate certificate in gerontology builds upon undergraduate education or work experience through course work in aging studies. The 12 s.h. program includes a 3 s.h. core course and 9 s.h. of selected electives.

Required Courses


School Social Work Licensure

The School Social Work Licensure program is available to qualifying undergraduate and graduate students. School Social Workers are trained  mental health professionals with a degree in social work who provide services related to a person’s social, emotional and life adjustment to school and/or society.  School Social Workers  are the link between the home, school and community in providing direct as well as indirect services to students, families and school personnel to promote and support students’ academic and social success. Requirements for completion of this program are:

BACHELOR’S – Undergraduate Requirements for Licensure:

  • Candidates for licensure must hold a baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program and complete the following courses: SOCW 4503 Social Work Services in Schools (3sh), EDUC 3200 Introduction to American Education (3sh)
  • Plus one of the following: SPED 2000 Introduction to Exceptional Children (2sh) or SPED 5101 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3sh)
  • In addition, candidates are required to complete a one-semester (360 hour) field placement in a public school setting under the supervision of a licensed school social worker who holds a social work degree from a CSWE accredited program.

MASTER’S – Advanced Standing Graduate Requirements for Licensure:

  • Candidates for licensure must hold a baccalaureate and/or graduate degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program and have completed the following course matrix: SOCW 6004 Social Work Services in Schools (3sh) and SPED 5101 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3sh)
  • In addition, candidates are required to complete a two semester (720 hour) field placement in a public school setting under the supervision of a licensed school social worker who holds a graduate social work degree from a CSWE accredited program.

SIXTH YEAR – Graduate Requirements for Licensure:

  • Candidates for licensure must hold a graduate degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program and have completed the following course matrix: SOCW 6004 Social Work Services in Schools (3sh) and SPED 5101 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3sh)
  • In addition, candidates are required to complete a two semester (720 hour) field placement in a public school setting under the supervision of a licensed school social worker who holds a graduate social work degree from a CSWE accredited program.

Integrated Behavioral Health with Rural Youth

This certificate equips graduates to work in integrated health settings to address the mental health needs of children and youth in rural communities. It is offered by the MSW, Counseling, Psychology and MFT programs and can be completed through the MSW programs 3 required electives and a May capstone workshop.For more information click here.

The certificates website is here: https://education.ecu.edu/idp/integrated-behavioral-health-with-rural-youth/


Promoting Equity in Health and Human Services Minor

The Promoting Equity in Health and Human Services Minor is an examination of inequality as it has existed and persists in the United States, particularly in the areas of health and human services. Apart from 9 s.h. of required College of Health and Human Performance courses, students can choose from a number of multi-disciplinary classes. The minor provides students with a comprehensive learning experience about (1) the meaning and demonstration of equity in different contexts; (2) the institutional structures that continue to perpetuate inequity in the United States and among vulnerable and historically repressed populations in particular; and (3) the interdisciplinary frameworks of change for achieving equity. The main objective of this program is to provide students with the tools needed to enhance professional proficiency for readiness to participate in local and global efforts that build and maintain justice through equity realization. The minor requires 18 s.h. The Promoting Equity in Health and Human Services Minor is an examination of inequality as it has existed and persists in the United States, particularly in the areas of health and human services. Apart from 9 s.h. of required College of Health and Human Performance courses, students can choose from a number of multi-disciplinary classes. The minor provides students with a comprehensive learning experience about (1) the meaning and demonstration of equity in different contexts; (2) the institutional structures that continue to perpetuate inequity in the United States and among vulnerable and historically repressed populations in particular; and (3) the interdisciplinary frameworks of change for achieving equity. The main objective of this program is to provide students with the tools needed to enhance professional proficiency for readiness to participate in local and global efforts that build and maintain justice through equity realization. The minor requires 18 s.h. The Promoting Equity in Health and Human Services Minor is an examination of inequality as it has existed and persists in the United States, particularly in the areas of health and human services. Apart from 9 s.h. of required College of Health and Human Performance courses, students can choose from a number of multi-disciplinary classes. The minor provides students with a comprehensive learning experience about (1) the meaning and demonstration of equity in different contexts; (2) the institutional structures that continue to perpetuate inequity in the United States and among vulnerable and historically repressed populations in particular; and (3) the interdisciplinary frameworks of change for achieving equity. The main objective of this program is to provide students with the tools needed to enhance professional proficiency for readiness to participate in local and global efforts that build and maintain justice through equity realization. The minor requires 18 s.h. For the required courses click here


Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosures for Enrolled and Prospective Students

ECU degree programs satisfy the professional licensure and/or certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for these exams.  However, requirements in other states may be different.

If you are considering a degree program that may, would, could or potentially lead to a professional license and/or certification, please note that at this time ECU may or may not be able to advise whether a  program meets requirements outside of North Carolina.  Prior to enrolling in a degree program, please discuss this important topic with your program of interest.