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Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS)

Social workers who hold the C-SSWS have:
  • A current NASW membership;
  • An MSW degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE);
  • Documented two (2) academic years of paid, supervised, post-MSW 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;
  • and Agreed to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics, the NASW Standards for School Social Work Practice, and the NASW Standards for Continuing Professional Education, and are subject to the NASW adjudication process.

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.

 

C-SSWS
Application and Reference Forms

Click on this link to download or call the National Office at
202-408-8600 Ext: 447. (pdf format)

 

NASW Credentialing Center
More than 40 years of experience developing credentials and certifications for social workers

For more information, contact credentialing@naswdc.org
 
   
http://www.socialworkers.org/credentials/specialty/c-ssws.asp11/22/2009

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