Continuing Education
Offering professional development and lifelong learning opportunities that prepare social workers and other professionals for inclusive, evidence-informed practice.
Continuing Education
ASWB Approved Continuing Education
Continuing education programs offered by the School of Social Work are approved through the Association of Social Work Board's Approved Continuing Education (ASWB ACE) program, which is accepted in these jurisdictions in the United States and Canada. For more information about our CE approval, please visit the CE policies page.
Interprofessional Continuing Education Certificate Programs
Registration Open
- Online Addictions Certificate Program - Register Now
- Certificate in Animal Assisted Interventions - Register Now
- Online Certificate in Disability Inclusion and Accessible Design - Register Now
- Online Certificate in Political Social Work - Register Now
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools - Register Now
All Programs
Online Addictions Certificate Program
The Addictions Certificate Program is designed for direct clinical practitioners who deliver or plan to deliver behavioral healthcare services to addicted populations. Participants will gain assessment, intervention, and consultation knowledge and skills for practical application in the workplace.
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Certificate in Animal Assisted Interventions
Preparing human service professionals to engage animal partners in providing ethical and culturally responsive services to families, groups, and clients of all ages
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Certificate in Disability Inclusion & Accessible Design
The Online Certificate in Disability Inclusion and Accessible Design (DIAD) is designed for social workers and other professionals who are interested in developing skills and sharpening their lens related to disability inclusion, and who strive to make their practice more accessible to and relevant for people with disabilities.
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Certificate in Dismantling Oppression
The Certificate in Dismantling Oppression is designed for social workers and other professionals who seek to interrupt interpersonal and institutional patterns that perpetuate systemic oppression, and to encourage practices that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
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Certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health & Primary Care
The Certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care (IBHPC) is designed for direct clinical practitioners who deliver or plan to deliver integrated health services, and who serve populations often presenting with complex needs in physical health, mental health, and substance use.
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Certificate in Political Social Work
The Certificate in Political Social Work is designed for all social workers, regardless of area of primary practice, to fulfill their ethical obligation to engage in social and political action. Participants of this certificate program will learn how politics impacts the lives of those that they serve on both a micro and macro level, practice skills for advocating to policymakers, gain tools to empower clients to become politically engaged, and explore opportunities for running for office.
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Sexual Health Certificate Program
Sexual Health Certificate Program is to provide comprehensive education and training to professionals about sexual health. Individuals and couples may experience problems in their sexual health related to psychological, environmental, hormonal, medical or relational facets of sexual health. The goal is to provide excellence in the training of professionals in sexual health education, counseling, and therapy.
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Sport Social Work Certificate
Understanding and supporting athletes and their overall health and welfare has been a prominent specialty service area that social workers have formally and informally navigated for decades. And today, the need for sports social workers with advanced training has never been more requested across sport settings.
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Certificate in Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools
The Certificate in Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools (TIPPS) is designed for K-12 school professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills around implementing trauma-informed practices in their school community.
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Your Professional Development
The U-M School of Social Work Continuing Education (CE) programs are designed to provide knowledge and skills for social workers and allied health professionals.
CE faculty are national experts and leaders in their respective fields. Our goal is to meet your professional development and career advancement needs through high quality continuing education programs.
Our interdisciplinary team develops and delivers high quality course work and CE classes. Your professional development and career advancement are our top priorities.
- earn CE contact hours
- meet licensing requirements
- expand your skillset to meet growing employer demands
- enhance your ability to improve lives
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