School Social Work Post-Master's Certificate
This certificate is to prepare post-MSW social workers for School Social Work Professional Educator License (PEL) by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Admission Requirements
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Good academic and professional standing
- Two professional letters of reference
- A personal statement that addresses the below (no more than 2 pages, double spaced):
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What experiences have contributed to your interest in seeking your Professional Educators License (PEL) in School Social Work?
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Describe any professional experience you have in a school setting.
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The PEL requires a 600-hour field internship. This will involve a commitment full time for the fall semester in the school setting (5 days a week, typically from 8-4). How will you meet those expectations?
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Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Application for admission to the Post-Master's Certificate should be submitted by February 15th of the year that candidates desire to begin the program. Candidates begin the program in June of the year admitted. Questions about the program can be directed to the Social Work Department at School.SW@siue.edu.
Program of Study
This certificate requires completion of three courses including a supervised internship of a minimum clock 600 hours in a primary and/or secondary Illinois school setting. The school social work seminar (SOCW 533-3) and the one semester school internship (SOCW 572-6) must be completed at SIUE. SPE 400-3 (The Exceptional Child) or its equivalent may be taken elsewhere and must be taken within five years of enrollment in SOCW 572.
Exit Requirements
Successful completion of the Post-Master's Certificate in school social work requires earning a minimum grade of B in each of the courses in the Program of Study and demonstrated professionalism and ethics in school social work practice.
Enrollment in this certificate program does not qualify for federal financial aid.
