SSW FAQ

If the organization supplies a w-9 with their invoice, please supply it as an attachment in the  Purchasing or Reimbursement form.

Organizations will receive their payment in 30 days from the invoice date. The company may request less than 30 days, however the University standard is NET30.

Once you have collected all of your needed documentation, you may fill out the Purchasing or Reimbursement form.

If a learner took the free version of Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change on the Coursera website and then enrolls in the Social Work Essentials Certificate through the U-M School of Social Work, they will need to purchase the the course a part of the Social Work Essential Certificate and fully complete the entire course and it's assignments in order successfully complete the certificate.

Students can enroll in any cohort, but should align the ending of their cohort with the start of the MSW program, if they are planning to pursue the full MSW degree following certificate completion. To inquire about this, email [email protected].

Students may be able to enter a cohort up to 10 days following a published cohort start date.

Students should first post their questions in the course Discussion Forum. They can also plan to visit the scheduled Office Hours session (beginning in 4th module) for the course. Following these options, students can email [email protected].

Students may reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Yes. The University of Michigan will issue an e-certificate of completion for the Social Work Essentials Certificate via email.

All Social Work Essentials courses were created with universal design principles to be accessible to all learners. If SW Essentials learners need additional support they can email: [email protected]. When students are degree seeking in the MSW program they can register for accommodations with the University of Michigan Services for Students with Disabilities Office.

There is no financial aid available for the Social Work Essentials Certificate program but financial aid is available to students admitted into the MSW program (whether online or on-campus). Students can purchase all courses at one time ($2000) or split the payment into two payments ($800 & $1200).

Option #1 - Make One Payment

Add the following courses to your cart - Total $2000

• No Fee - SWEC 101: Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change
• $400 - SWEC 505: Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work
• $400 - SWEC 506: Essentials of Interpersonal Practice
• $400 - SWEC 507: Research Basics for Social Work
• $400 - SWEC 508: Essentials of Social Welfare Policy
• $400 - SWEC 509: Essentials of Community and Organizational Practice

Option #2 - Spread Cost Over Two Payments

Add the following courses to your cart - Total $800

• No Fee - SWEC 101: Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change
• $400 - SWEC 505: Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work
• $400 - SWEC 506: Essentials of Interpersonal Practice

Add the following course to your cart after completion of SWEC 101, 505 & 506 - Total $1200

• $400 - SWEC 507: Research Basics for Social Work
• $400 - SWEC 508: Essentials of Social Welfare Policy
• $400 - SWEC 509: Essentials of Community and Organizational Practice