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Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS)

Eligibility Criteria

Social workers who hold the C-SSWS have:

  • A current NASW membership.
  • Earned a MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution.
  • Documented two (2) academic years post-MSW paid, supervised experience as a school social worker in a school setting.
  • Provided an evaluation from an approved supervisor.
  • Provided a reference from an MSW colleague.
  • One of the following: current ACSW, DCSW, current state exam-based social work license, current state exam-based school social work license/certification, or passing score on ASWB exam.
  • Agreed to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics, the NASW Standards for School Social Work Practice, the NASW Standards for Continuing Professional Education, and are subject to the NASW adjudication process.

For complete information, request a Certified School Social Work Specialist application packet by contacting us at 1-800-638-8799, ext. 447 or through our Website (www.socialworkers.org)

NASW Specialty Certifications and other Professional Credentials provide recognition to those who have met national standards for higher levels of experience and knowledge and are not a substitute for required state licenses or certifications.

 
   
http://www.socialworkers.org/credentials/credentials/school.asp11/22/2009

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