Social Work school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

The Pre-SocialWork Associate of Arts degree
program provides a broad based two year
Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree curriculum.
The Pre-SocialWork program is designed to:
�Provide a foundation in liberal arts coursework
leading to a BSW degree at select four-year
institutions.
�Prepare students for culturally competent, ethical,
effective and accountable generalist social work
practice.
�Provide academic support for the successful
completion of the Pre-SocialW...

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The Associate of Arts degree in Pre-Social Work program is designed to provide students with the basic competencies, knowledge, and skills needed to transfer to a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program. Completion of a BSW provides the minimum credential required to pursue licensure and entry level employment. The Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) has become the standard for meaningful and gainful employment as a professional social worker.

Programs Offered
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
Social Work Minor
Gerontology Minor
Certificate in Child Welfare
Certificate in Gerontology

Potential Careers
Adoption Worker, Case Manager, Domestic Violence Counselor, Foster Care Worker, Group Leader, Home Health Care Provider, Intake Worker, Mental Health Worker, Patient Advocate, Peace Corps Volunteer, Policy Analyst, Research Assistant, Residential Counselor and Youth Counselor.

Programs Offered
Certificate in Child Welfare

Potential Careers
Adoption Services, After School Programs, Child Development Centers, Child Protective Services, Day Care Services, Foster Care Services, Preschool Programs, Residential Care Services, Teacher Aide Services, Teen Parent Services, and Transitional Living Services.

The MSW program consists of two academic years of full-time study for a total of 60 credits, 30 each year. The credits are a combination of curriculum and 10 credits in field education (three full days a week of supervised practice in a social agency). Typically students are enrolled in 15 credits for each of four semesters.

The first year of graduate study is called the "Core Year" and, as mandated by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), provides a foundation of basic ...

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