Our MSW Certificates will enhance your career in areas such as the Trama Informed Practice. Additional scholarships may be available.

Accepted MSW students enter a path to earning a degree from a top NYC University with the option to discover their passion by concentrating their studies and field work in a specific area of social work. Wurzweiler issues certificates upon graduation in recognition of completed requirements of a particular course of study. Pursuing a certificate is optional.

How to Get Started

Apply for MSW On Campus and Live Virtual or MSW Online (Asynchronous) and receive acceptance

MSW students: choose your concentration in your 2nd year
Advanced Standing MSW students: choose a concentration upon acceptance

Fill out a the request form for the certificate of your choice or the CASAC credentialing program

Optional Certificates for MSW Students

Image shows a group of people during practice

Joint MSW/CASAC

For students passionate about understanding people with addictive disorders and helping them work through the challenge of healing and recovering. Earn both your MSW (leading to the LCSW) and also become a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor.

Type of Placements: addiction clinics, rehabilitation centers, mental health centers, hospitals, psychiatry practices

Accepted students are invited to fill out the certificate declaration form.

Learn more about the curriculum

Learn more about MSW/CASAC — on campus & live vertual

Learn more about MSW/CASAC — online asynchronous

A group of people of different ages participating in a discussion session

Gerontology & Palliative Care MSW Certificate

For students passionate about enhancing life for the elderly or those with life-threatening illnesses. Learn more about the field and our specialization program.

Type of Placements: Hospice, hospital, long-term care facility, community agency primarily focusing on the service needs and/or clinical issues of individuals (of any age) and families facing advanced, serious illness

Accepted students are invited to fill out the certificate declaration form.

Learn more about the curriculum

 

Five professionals standing together in a modern office, reviewing documents and collaborating during a group discussion

Trauma Informed Practice MSW Certificate

For students interested in direct clinical practice with clients who have been impacted by various types of trauma.

Type of Placements: Military services, mental health clinics, substance abuse treatment facilities, rehabilitation, hospitals, schools

Accepted students are invited to fill out the certificate declaration form.

Learn more about the curriculum