Michigan Social Work offers certificates for undergraduate and graduate students as well as continuing education for professionals. Some certificates are taught on campus and others are taught online. The certificate programs provide intensive training and highlight research and practice innovations.
Undergraduate Certificates
Certificate in Poverty Solutions, Action & Engagement
Community Action Social Change (CASC) Minor students build knowledge, skills, and experiences in community action and social change while developing and implementing strategies that help address inequality and alleviate poverty. The certificate is co-sponsored by the School of Social Work’s CASC Minor program — open to all undergraduate students at U-M — and Poverty Solutions, a presidential initiative that seeks to leverage the intellectual assets and academic scope of the university toward preventing and alleviating poverty.
Interprofessional Mini-Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice
The focus of this mini-certificate is on trauma exposure in children and adolescents and interprofessional practice among social workers, teachers, and nurses. The mini-certificate will be awarded to students (undergraduate and graduate) who complete all three one-credit mini-courses (SW540/541/542). Each course includes a full-day Saturday interactive workshop, as well as several weeks of pre-learning (online groups) before the workshop and an online post-workshop debriefing and reflective essay.
Graduate Certificates
Community Action and Social Change (CASC) and the Program of Intergroup Relations (IGR) Joint Certificate: Certificate in Dialogue for Community Change
The focus of this mini-certificate is on trauma exposure in children and adolescents and interprofessional practice among social workers, teachers and nurses. The mini-certificate will be awarded to students (undergraduate and graduate) who complete all three one-credit mini-courses (SW540/541/542). Each course includes a full-day Saturday interactive workshop, as well as several weeks of pre-learning (online groups) before the workshop and an online post-workshop debriefing and reflective essay.
Graduate Certificate in Community Action and Research
The University of Michigan is committed to providing students with opportunities to connect their research and education in ways that can benefit communities and the larger society.
Interprofessional Mini-Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice
The focus of this mini-certificate is on trauma exposure in children and adolescents and interprofessional practice among social workers, teachers, and nurses. The mini-certificate will be awarded to students (undergraduate and graduate) who complete all three one-credit mini-courses (SW540/541/542). Each course includes a full-day Saturday interactive workshop, as well as several weeks of pre-learning (online groups) before the workshop and an online post-workshop debriefing and reflective essay.
Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack™ Certificate & Online MSW
Whether you're exploring social work or planning to earn your MSW, the Social Work Essentials Certificate offers flexible options to meet your goals. Build foundational skills or take the first step toward an MSW, available online or on campus.
Social Work in School Settings
During the first term of enrollment, students interested in school social work should consult with the appropriate faculty advisor about the practice of social work in schools and certification requirements for such practice. Since requirements vary from state to state, and these are not all covered in the MSW curriculum, it is necessary to plan the academic program of each prospective school social worker individually and early in the MSW program. The appropriate faculty advisor can provide more information about requirements for temporary approval as a school social worker in the state of Michigan.
Continuing Education Certificates
Certificate in Animal Assisted Interventions
Preparing human service professionals to engage animal partners in providing ethical and culturally responsive services to families, groups, and clients of all ages.
Certificate in Human Service Nonprofit Finance
Strengthen your financial leadership in the nonprofit sector. This four-course certificate program builds essential skills in budgeting, financial management, and resource development through live instruction and real-world applications. Gain the confidence to make informed financial decisions that advance your organization's mission.
Certificate in Trauma-Informed Programs & Practices for Schools
The Certificate in Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools (TIPPS) is designed for K-12 school professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills around implementing trauma-informed practices in their school community.
Online Addictions Certificate Program
The Addictions Certificate Program is designed for direct clinical practitioners who deliver or plan to deliver behavioral healthcare services to addicted populations. Participants will gain assessment, intervention, and consultation knowledge and skills for practical application in the workplace.
Online Certificate in Disability Inclusion & Accessible Design
The Online Certificate in Disability Inclusion and Accessible Design (DIAD) is designed for social workers and other professionals who are interested in developing skills and sharpening their lens related to disability inclusion, and who strive to make their practice more accessible to and relevant for people with disabilities.
Online Certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care
The Certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care (IBHPC) is designed for direct clinical practitioners who deliver or plan to deliver integrated health services, and who serve populations often presenting with complex needs in physical health, mental health, and substance use.
Online Sexual Health Certificate Program
Sexual Health Certificate Program is to provide comprehensive education and training to professionals about sexual health. Individuals and couples may experience problems in their sexual health related to psychological, environmental, hormonal, medical or relational facets of sexual health. The goal is to provide excellence in the training of professionals in sexual health education, counseling, and therapy.
Online Sport Social Work Certificate
Understanding and supporting athletes and their overall health and welfare has been a prominent specialty service area that social workers have formally and informally navigated for decades. And today, the need for sports social workers with advanced training has never been more requested across sport settings.