After completing the MasterTrack certificate program would I have my MSW degree?
No. You would have a MasterTrack Certificate in Social Work: Practice, Policy and Research MasterTrack. You will receive the MSW degree only if you proceed into the MSW degree program after you complete the MasterTrack certificate courses.
Are the Social Work Essentials or MasterTrack Certificate courses graded and are they pass/fail?
Yes, they are graded and all assignments must be completed with 70% or higher in order to pass the course. Classes cannot be taken pass/fail. Assignments include quizzes, discussion posts, Photovoice submissions, and writing assignments. Some assignments are graded via peer reviews.
Will our grades for the Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack courses be reflected on our transcripts?
No, the Social Work Essentials Certificate and MasterTrack Certificate program courses are not reflected on your transcript as they are not credit bearing and occur prior to starting the MSW degree program.
Do students have to apply to the Social Work: Practice, Policy and Research MasterTrack Certificate program?
No. Anyone can enroll in MasterTrack courses.
Does the Sexual Health Certificate Program certify me as a sex therapist?
No. You receive a certificate at the end of the program, not a certification. You can use the education hours from the program toward certification through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).
How are social work continuing education contact hours awarded?
Participants requesting social work CE hours will receive a certificate upon completion of an evaluation after each individual course within the program. For more information about certificates, please see the CE policies page (ssw.umich.edu/r/CEpolicies)
How do I get started if I don't have any experience and want to be in the Sexual Health Certificate Program some day?
Community volunteering is one way to begin. Many people begin by volunteering in a Planned Parenthood clinic, or a clinic providing free medical care, or as an assistant in a nursing home, or an HIV/AIDS wellness program. All of these would give you great training in being with people and talking and listening to people.
How do I submit payments for the Sexual Health Certificate program?
Upon admission to the program, you will receive instructions about submitting payments for the program. Payment is accepted by check or credit card.
Can I use GI bill benefits toward the program?
Past Sexual Health Certificate Program participants have not been able to apply GI bill benefits toward the program because the program has not been considered eligible for these benefits.
How will I know when my Sexual Health Certificate application is being reviewed?
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Most applications are reviewed within one month of submission. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified by email about your admission status. Please note: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.