Students must have appropriate automobile insurance coverage. Academic credit for life experience and previous work experience will not be granted in lieu of field placement. Students in field placement must adhere to professional standards as set forth in the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. All students should obtain and read a copy of the department field placement policies. Accreditation Accreditation is by the Council on Social Work Education, the accrediting body for baccalaureate and master's degree social work curricula.
Accreditation reflects a standard of high quality that the program meets.
Students who graduate from an accredited undergraduate program may obtain advanced standing in some graduate schools of social work. It is intended as supplemental content for students working toward a bachelor's degree in social work and related professions, or as an educational resource available on a continuing education basis for agency staff who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in social work with families and children. This program is not a major or minor. The process of selecting courses should be accomplished in consultation with a faculty adviser. This certificate is not a professional credential but does document completion of focused course work.