Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Slippery Rock University

School Social Work, Certificate

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

1: To prepare professionals to be competent and ethical in social work practice settings through demonstrated mastery of nine CSWE core competencies (GO 1,2).

2: To prepare professionals to effectively identify, apply and evaluate evidence-based interventions. (GO 1,2,3)

3: To prepare committed social work practitioners to assume leadership roles. (GO 1,3)

4: To recognize the impact of globalization on society and advocate for social, economic and environmental justice in diverse communities.  (GO 1,2,3)

To access Certificate Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.

School Social Work, Certificate Page

School Social Work Fact Sheet

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

  • Certificate GPA: 2.00 or higher
Required Courses
SOWK 748School Social Work3
SOWK 750Field Education II (Students will take this course twice for a total of 6 credits)6
SPED 625Instructional Strategies for Learning and Behavioral Problems3
SPED 646Assessment and Evaluation3
SEFE 607The Theories and Teaching of English Language Learners3
Total Hours18

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

School Social Work - CERT (9SSW) / CIM 535
Program is effective for Summer 2025
Revised 01.22.2025
UCC 11.13.2024