U.S. Career Institute
Social Work
Associate Degree
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Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
60 semester credits / four semesters
App fee
$75
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
Certified School Social Work Specialist — C-SSWS
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The Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS) works with individuals, groups and families providing case management, conflict mediation and resolution, crisis intervention, group work, community organizing, advocacy, consultation, effective educational stratifies, and documentation. They utilize theories of human behavior and development, and methods of social work practice to support students within public and private school settings. C-SSWS have core knowledge and skills in the areas of: social work ethics; program development and management skills; social work modalities and procedures; characteristics of student populations; multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary activities; and public education and federal and state laws
Certifying Organization
National Association of Social Workers
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
Related Programs
28 Social Work programs on Career School App.
Suggested because Certified School Social Work Specialist applies to Child, Family, and School Social Workers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
Related Careers
Other Certifications from National Association of Social Workers
Academy of Certified Social Workers Credential (ACSW)
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Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (ACHP-SW)
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Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology (ASWG)
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Certified Advanced Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-ACYFSW)
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Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM)
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Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW)
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Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Social Worker (C-CATODSW)
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Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Social Worker (CHP-SW)
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