You may apply for the Online Master of Social Work (MSW) program before, during, or after starting or completing the MasterTrack or Social Work Essentials Certificate program. Some students may want to have confirmation that they are fully admitted to the MSW program before purchasing the MasterTrack or Social Work Essentials courses. Review the posted deadlines for the Online MSW Program and apply as early as possible.
No, but please keep in mind that these certificates are not credit bearing and therefore, are not transferable to another university.
Please view our policies page for cancellation information.
Admitted students may request deferment for one or two years. The Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management will review and make decisions on all deferment requests. Deferment requests may be submitted via email to [email protected].
The personal debit account can be used by each student needing to be recouped for expenses related to research, courses, travel to conferences, dissertation costs, etc. It will not be available to be used for emergencies, and funds cannot be given in advance. The money does not have to be paid back by the student.
The Reimbursement and Certification form needs to be completed and turned in along with the personal debit form.
Students will register for DOC 990 when they are taking their social work or social science prelims. They will register for 1-8 credit hours, depending on their need. DOC 995 is specifically for registration during the term the student plans to defend their dissertation, and they must register for 8 hours.
Yes, Sexual Health Certificate Program participants may opt into our three-installment payment plan. Most participants utilize this option.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106