The School Social Work certificate is a post-master's credential for those who want to serve students in schools, working alongside administrators, teachers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, and speech and language pathologists.
School social workers help shape individualized education plans, provide counseling to individuals, groups, and families, and connect students to outside resources. Requirements are a trio of school-focused social work courses along with a practicum in a school setting that runs alongside seminar coursework.
Admission to this graduate offering rests on a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, together with transcripts from every other college attended. The Graduate School at Illinois State oversees applications, and prospective students can arrange a campus visit. The page also links to catalog course requirements, faculty profiles, and a description of the graduate community.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or completed by matriculation); unofficial transcripts from each other college attended.
