School Social Work (RANK1)

Application Requirements

Applicants to the Rank I School Social Work program must submit the following:

  • Completed UofL graduate application submitted at https://apply.graduate.louisville.edu/apply/. Applicants must apply to the School of Social Work.
  • Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework.  To be considered official, transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution to the UofL Graduate School. Transcripts issued to the candidate, and/or uploaded by the candidate, are considered unofficial.

Admission Requirements

  • Complete application (including all checklist items above and payment submitted).
  • Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75.

Program admission dates:  Spring, Summer or Fall semester 

Application Deadlines:  December 1 for Spring, April 1 for Summer, and August 1 for Fall

Students in this Rank-1 program are required to complete and sign an official School Social Work specialization program sheet when admitted to the program.

Contact information:

Kent School of Social Work and Family Science
Valerie Miller
valerie.miller@louisville.edu

Certification Requirements

Rank 1 Program in School Social Work

Inquiry (Critical Thinker)
MSSW 668Program Evaluation in Social Work3
MSSW 669Advanced Research Practice II3
Leadership
Select one of the following:3
EDSP 652
Academic and Behavior Response to Intervention
ECPY 740
Psychometrics and Affective Instrument Development
LEAD 607
Principles of Educational Leadership
Diversity
Select one of the following: 1
EDSP 545Exceptional Children in the Regular Classroom3
or EDSP 540 Introduction to Exceptional Children
Action (Problem Solver)
EDSP 669Single Case Research Methods and Designs3
Area of Emphasis
Select at least fifteen (15) credit hours:15
MSSW 630
School Social Work: Policy and Practice
EDSP 644
Applied Behavior Analysis 2
MSSW 615
Mental Health
MSSW 636
Advanced Death & Grief
ECPY 605
Human Development
ECPY 607
Learning Theory and Human Growth and Development
Electives
Select Three (3) credit hours:3
ECPY 624
Foundations of School Counseling
ECPY 639
Prevention & Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
ECPY 732
Counselor Education Seminar: Promoting Social Change-Leadership
MSSW 662
Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
MSSW 642
Psychopathology
MSSW 657
Group Methods
MSSW 660
Motivation and Change: The Process of Change and Strategies to Elicit Intrinsic Motivation.
EDSP 510
Legal Issues in Special Education
EDSP 671
Behavior Intervention
EDSP 673
Research Seminar in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Minimum Total Hours33

Midpoint Assessment: Successful completion 15 credit hours with no grade lower than B-; scored target or better on Rubric for Advanced Programs; minimum 3.0 GPA. 

Exit Assessment: Successful completion of all required coursework with no grade lower than B-; scored Target or better on Rubric for Advanced Programs; minimum 3.0 GPA with no grade lower than C. Hallmark Assessment Task to be completed in EDSP 669 or equivalent project that demonstrates proficiency in the Kentucky Academic Standards.  

  • Each Rank I candidate must complete a total of 60 graduate credit hours, including a Master’s degree/Rank II in Social Work.  
  • Transfer credit must be officially accepted by the advisor and final acceptance is dependent upon receipt of official transcripts.  
  • A minimum of 15 graduate credit hours must be completed at the University of Louisville. 
  • This degree program sheet must be accompanied by a signed School Social Work specialization program sheet as well.
1

One of theses courses in the Diversity section must be completed for School Social Work Specialization

2

Courses are required for students completing the School Social Work Specialization and Rank I program.