Admissions: Programs of Study

Home and School Visitor Certification

Description

This certificate is intended for students who plan to deliver social work services in elementary or secondary schools. There are three models for certification:

1. Certification earned while earning the MSW
2. Certification earned post-MSW
3. Certification earned without an MSW

Each model addresses the competencies defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. PDE requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Please contact Marywood's Education Department to learn more about these specifications.

Home & School Visitor is an interprofessional Educational Specialist certificate, requiring 360 hours of appropriately supervised school-based practice and coursework in both social work and education.

Credit Hours: 24-27
Degree: Certification
College: Reap College of Education & Human Development
Department Website: Education Department

Accreditations

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Contact Information

Office of Graduate Admissions

866-279-9663, ext 6002

Email: GoGrad@marywood.edu