Invest in your future with the nation’s first telehealth certificate program designed specifically for social workers.
Sound preparation for today’s social work
In a world where online and remote access are essential, today’s social workers need specialized training to reach and serve people in new ways. Our graduate certificate in e-Social Work Practice provides the knowledge and skills you need to practice ethically and responsibly through a variety of electronic platforms.
Skills to grow your practice
Get career-specific training to practice e-social work with diverse individuals, groups, families and communities. With specially designed courses in both social work and informatics, you’ll learn about the technical aspects of delivering services electronically. You’ll also gain the knowledge and training needed to practice across multiple platforms ethically and with regard to legal and privacy concerns.
Online program on your schedule
This unique 12 credit hour program is offered totally online with no in-person commitment. Most courses are offered every semester, and admission is open year-round. You’ll be surprised at how flexible the program is—and how quickly you can complete the certificate.
Curriculum
To earn the Graduate Certificate in e-Social Work Practice, you must complete 12 credit hours.
Students must take the following three courses:
e-Social Work core courses
- SWK-D 677 Foundations of e-Social Work Practice (3 cr.)
- SWK-D 678 Telebehavioral Health Social Work Practice with Individuals (3 cr.)
- SWK-D 679 e-Social Work Practice with Groups (3 cr.)
For the fourth course, students will select one of the following courses to complete the certificate program:
3 credit hours required. Choose from the following:
- SWK-D 675 Digital Equity, Digital Citizenship, Data Justice and Practice (3cr.)
- INFO-B 582 Health Information Exchange (3cr.)
- INFO-B 583 Security and Privacy Policies and Regulations for Health Care (3cr.)
Admission Requirements
We are accepting applications year-round. Admission to the Indiana University School of Social Work is competitive. Priority is on a first-come, first-serve basis. All application requirements must be completed and provided to the university by the application deadline.
Requirements
- Transcripts
- Complete Application Questions
NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.
Who Can Apply
- Currently practicing social workers who hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council on Social Work (CSWE) accredited social work graduate program.
- Current IU School of Social Work MSW Students
- IU School of Social Work MSW Applicants
Apply today
- Spring 2025 – October 31, 2024
- Summer 2025 – March 31, 2025
- Fall 2025 – June 30, 2025
Students will need to apply to the e-Social Work Certificate Program 2 semesters prior to the semester they anticipate graduating in.
Admission Instructions
All interested candidates must apply to the certificate program.
If you are a current IUI Social Work MSW student you must apply to the program two semesters prior to your anticipated final semester in the MSW program.
- There is a $70 non-refundable application fee.
- Students who have applied to the MSW program are still required to complete the e-Social Work application to be considered for admissions to the certificate program.
- When applying, remove the academic year as a filter.
- Type “social work” or “e social work” (with no dashes) using the search field to find the certificate.
- Select the application for the start term you wish to apply.
- Tap the “continue” button at the bottom of the page.
- Complete your application.
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