Students must be at least 18 years old.
Review the steps here for the On-Campus and Online MSW program options.
With social work being such a broad profession, it does vary. Examples of human service experience can include, but are not limited to, direct client care, case management, nonprofit work, advocacy, organizational management, program evaluation, and much more. If you would like to discuss your specific experience, please call (734) 936-0961 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with one of our admissions counselors.
You may apply for the Master of Social Work (MSW) program before, during, or after starting or completing the Social Work Essentials Certificate or MasterTrack Certificate program. Some students may want to have confirmation that they are fully admitted to the MSW program before purchasing the Social Work Essentials or MasterTrack courses. Review the posted deadlines for the On-Campus and Online MSW programs and apply as early as possible.
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.
This could be possible, however, the certificate programs are not equivalent to an MSW degree.
It may be possible to receive a refund. MasterTrack Certificate students should contact Coursera to learn more about their refund policy: https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/209819043
No refunds will be given for Social Work Essential Certificate courses.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106