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  1. What are the benefits of the Social Work: Practice, Policy and Research MasterTrack Certificate and Social Work Essentials Certificate?

    The certificate programs allow learners to explore the content covered in foundation courses covered at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. They could provide for advancement within a current position or could be used to add to a resume in hopes of obtaining a social work/social service position. The certificates can also allow qualified applicants to complete the MSW degree in less time. This will result in a cost savings for the MSW degree.

  2. What if I need more than 4 months to complete the Social Work Essentials Certificate?

    This is designed to be a 4 month, cohorted program. You should sign up and pay for all of the courses within the 4 month window. Because the program is designed to be cohorted, and things like peer grading all happen within your cohort window. If you are unable to Press enter to read full text...

  3. What is the date to sign up for the MasterTrack Certificate Program?

    New registration for the MasterTrack Certificate (MTC) via Coursera closes in October 2024. Beginning in January 2025, the MTC program will change its name and platform. The same great content and curriculum will be available as the Social Work Essentials Certificate Press enter to read full text...

  4. What is the date to sign up for the Social Work Essentials Certificate Program?

    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.

  5. Who can I contact regarding questions about MasterTrack courses or assignments?

    Learners should first post their questions in the course Discussion Forum. They can also plan to visit the planned Office Hours session for the course. Following these options, learners can email [email protected].

  6. Who can I contact regarding questions about Social Work Essentials courses or assignments?

    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].

  7. Who can I contact regarding technical issues when completing the Social Work Essentials Certificate courses?

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

  8. Who can I contact with regarding Coursera technical issues when completing the MasterTrack certificate?

    Learners should first review the Coursera Learner Help Center. Following this, questions can be emailed to [email protected].

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Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management

Phone: (734) 936-0961
Email: [email protected]

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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

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