Are there any additional costs for the Social Work Essentials Certificate or MasterTrack Certificate program such as textbooks?
No, there are no additional costs. The Social Work Essentials Certificate and MasterTrack Certificate will not require textbooks.
Is financial aid available for the MasterTrack Certificate Program?
There is no financial aid available for the MasterTrack Certificate program but financial aid is available to students admitted into the MSW program (whether online or on-campus).
MasterTrack students may sign up for a payment plan through Coursera. The installment payment plan lets you make four equal payments in four consecutive months. Once you start the installment plan, you'll still be charged for the entire program even if you don't complete it.
Are Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack MSW students eligible for grants and scholarships?
Social Work Essentials MSW and MasterTrack MSW students can apply for need and merit-based grants and scholarships when they begin taking MSW courses. More information about financial aid can be found here.
Can Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack MSW students apply for loans?
Yes, Social Work Essentials MSW and MasterTrack MSW students may submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to apply for federal loans for the terms that they are enrolled at the University of Michigan in the MSW program.
What are the MSW program fees?
Social Work Essentials MSW and MasterTrack MSW students will have 45 credits remaining for the MSW degree, which is equivalent to 3 semesters of full-time tuition cost. Tuition costs vary based upon whether a student is a Michigan resident or non-resident. Tuition estimates can be found here.
Are special scholarships programs available for Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack MSW students?
Yes, Social Work Essentials MSW and MasterTrack MSW students may apply and participate in any special scholarship program available for their program if they meet special program criteria.
How many internship hours are required in the MSW program after completion of the Social Work Essentials or MasterTrack Certificate?
Students will complete 900 hours for the MSW degree.
Do the courses for the Social Work Essentials or MasterTrack Certificate have a required practicum site? If yes, is there support for finding a field placement?
No, the certificate programs do not require a field placement (practicum). Students will be required to engage in a field placement once enrolled in the MSW degree program and the Office of Field Education will assist in setting up a placement.
Would I be able to apply for a job where a Social Work degree is preferred after completing the MasterTrack Certificate or Social Work Essentials Certificate program?
This could be possible, however, the certificate programs are not equivalent to an MSW degree.
Are there any career opportunities if I only complete the MasterTrack Certificate or Social Work Essentials Certificate?
Yes! There are a lot of jobs that look for knowledge/training offered by the MasterTrack or Social Work Essentials. These positions may look like: case workers, advocates, coordinators, etc. Keep in mind that the MasterTrack Certificate and Social Work Essentials Certificate are not equivalent to an MSW degree.