Dismantling Oppression Certificate FAQ
Am I certified after completing this continuing education certificate program?
No. This certificate program is not a certification. It provides participants with a curriculum that supports more intensive study in a particular specialty area. Our certificate programs are not designed to be certifications for performance of particular jobs or tasks.
Am I required to attend all live sessions?
Yes. Please check the schedule for the times you are expected to be signed on. All times listed are in Eastern time.
Do I need special equipment for this continuing education certificate program?
Students will need access to high-speed internet and a computer with a webcam for live Q&A sessions with the certificate leader and other participants. Instructions for accessing the course website and orientation information about course technology are provided prior to the course.
Does this continuing education certificate program provide 1098-T tax forms?
1098-T tax forms are not provided for CE programs. Participants should talk to a tax advisor to determine if there is an appropriate way to claim their CE program payments.
How is this continuing education program evaluated (e.g., graded)?
In order for participants to complete (e.g., "pass") the certificate program, they must complete all listed requirements, which includes receiving a passing score on quizzes/post-tests and completing evaluations. The quizzes/post-tests include a few multiple-choice and true-false questions that cover the course content. The certificate itself is not graded: Participants either complete or do not complete.
How long do I have to complete an evaluation?
Please see the CE policies page.
I am having difficulty accessing Canvas. How do I sign on?
Please refer to the instructions you were provided in the orientation email., which include contact information for troubleshooting.
I do not have a webcam with a microphone on my home or work computer. What can I do?
You do not need a high-end webcam in order to participate--there are decent webcams for as low as $20.00. You can plug in most webcams by using an USB port and downloading the software for that particular webcam.
You might also want to consider getting a headset with a microphone, which can help minimize background sounds and improve the quality of your learning experience. Headsets are not required but many participants find them helpful.
Contact Information
Office of Continuing Education
1080 South University
Room 3652
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Phone: (734) 763-5723
Email: [email protected]
Alia G. Wesala
SSW Director of Continuing and Professional Education
Jaclyn Ruffolo
SSW CE Program Coordinator
Ashley Harvey
SSW CE Program Coordinator