School Social Work Certificate

Admission Requirements

  • Master of Science in Social Work degree from a regionally accredited institution.

How to Apply as a Graduate Special Student (non-degree seeking):

  • UW System Application for Graduate Special Status: apply.wisconsin.edu
  • Official transcript showing proof of an MSW degree sent to UWGB Admissions at uwgb@uwgb.edu directly from the institution that issued the degree. Note: students who completed their MSW at UWGB do not have to submit official transcripts. 
  • Resume or CV.
  • Two letters of evaluation found on the Social Work website here: MSW-Letter-of-Evaluation.pdf (uwgb.edu), or one letter of intent to hire. 
  • International students will also need to provide the following documentation:

How to Apply as a Current, UWGB Degree Seeking Graduate Student:

Progress to Completion

  1. Candidate applies to the School Social Work Certificate program by submitting the appropriate materials.
  2. Candidate is admitted to the School Social Work Certificate program by the UWGB Program Chair.
  3. Student fulfills the program course requirements.
  4. Students completing a graduate degree program at UWGB will have the certificate posted to their transcripts upon conferral of their graduate degree. 
  5. Students who are not completing a graduate degree may request certificate verification from the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstu@uwgb.edu.