Social Work Essentials & MasterTrack™ Cohorts
New registration for the MasterTrack Certificate (MTC) via Coursera closed in October 2024. Beginning in January 2025, the MTC program changed its name and platform. The same great content and curriculum are available as the Social Work Essentials Certificate (SWEC).
Students can enroll in any cohort, but if they are planning to pursue the full MSW degree following certificate completion, should align the ending of their cohort with the start of the MSW program. Students may be able to enter a cohort up to two weeks following a published cohort date. To inquire about this, email [email protected].
The MasterTrack certificate was designed to be completed over a 6 month period (taking 2 classes at a time), or a 4 month period (taking 3 classes at a time).
The SW Essentials certificate was designed to be completed over a 4 month period (taking 3 classes at a time).
Please note:
- It is strongly discouraged for students to take more than 3 classes at a time, unless they are working on the certificate full time.
- Students may be able to enroll in a cohort up to two weeks following a published cohort date.
Students who are planning to pursue the MSW degree following course completion are highly recommended to submit an Eligibility Review Request and then fully apply to the MSW program prior to purchasing the MasterTrack or SW Essentials certificate. Students only interested in the MasterTrack Certificate or SW Essentials Certificate do not need to have their experience screened or apply to the MSW program.
6-month Track
This cohort will finish in time for students to enter in the following semesters:
- Online Program: Spring/Summer 2025 and Fall 2025
- On-Campus Program: Fall 2025
Students who have had their eligibility review request approved and are admitted to the MSW program can use the MasterTrack certificate toward the MSW degree up to two years following completion.
| Course # | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Course Closed Date | Registration Deadline (3pm ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWMT 101: Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 20, 2024 | Oct 27, 2024 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 505: Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 20, 2024 | Oct 27, 2024 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 506: Essentials of Interpersonal Practice | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 508: Essentials of Social Welfare Policy | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 507: Research Basics for Social Work | Jan 6, 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 509: Essentials of Community and Organizational Practice | Jan 6, 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 | Registration Closed |
4-month Track
This cohort will finish in time for students to enter in the following semesters:
- Online Program: Spring/Summer 2025 and Fall 2025
- On-Campus Program: Fall 2025
Students who have had their eligibility review request approved and are admitted to the MSW program can use the MasterTrack certificate toward the MSW degree up to two years following completion.
| Course # | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Course Closed Date | Registration Deadline (3pm ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWMT 101: Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 505: Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 508: Essentials of Social Welfare Policy | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 506: Essentials of Interpersonal Practice | Jan 6, 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 507: Research Basics for Social Work | Jan 6, 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 509: Essentials of Community and Organizational Practice | Jan 6, 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 | Registration Closed |
6-month Track
This cohort will finish in time for students to enter in the following semesters:
- Online Program: Spring/Summer 2025 and Fall 2025
- On-Campus Program: Fall 2025
Students who have had their eligibility review request approved and are admitted to the MSW program can use the MasterTrack certificate toward the MSW degree up to two years following completion.
| Course # | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Course Closed Date | Registration Deadline (3pm ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWMT 101: Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 505: Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 506: Essentials of Interpersonal Practice | Jan 6, 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 508: Essentials of Social Welfare Policy | Jan 6, 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 507: Research Basics for Social Work | Feb 17, 2025 | Apr 13, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 | Registration Closed |
| SWMT 509: Essentials of Community and Organizational Practice | Feb 17, 2025 | Apr 13, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 | Registration Closed |
Questions & Support
Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management
Phone: (734) 936-0961
Email: [email protected]
Barbara S. Hiltz
Director of MSW Programs and Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work
Yatesha D. Robinson
Assistant Director of Field Education, Online Program and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Antuan Featherstone
Online MSW Program Manager
Monica D. Sampson
Clinical Assistant Professor
4-month Track
This cohort will finish in time for students to enter in the following semesters:
Students who have had their eligibility review request approved and are admitted to the MSW program can use the SW Essentials Certificate toward the MSW degree up to two years following completion.