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Continuing Education and Professional Development at UConn's School of Social Work

We are now offering live, virtual programs AND in-person seminars!

For almost 50 years, the School of Social Work has been providing continuing education seminars and post-master's certificate programs for social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and other human service professionals. Check out our schedule and register today.

Instructors are experts in their fields and the topics they address are current and relevant to practice today. Participant feedback is important to us and every program is evaluated.

Earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for licensure. We are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and approved by the Connecticut Dept. of Public Health to provide continuing education credits. Programming is offered throughout the year.

In-person seminars meet in the Hartford Public Library Downtown branch, 500 Main St, Room 026.

Parking in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage (100 Columbus Blvd) is included in your registration fee for in-person seminars. Driving directions and parking instructions will also be included in your confirmation email once your registration is complete. Directions to the CT Convention Center Garage.

Webinars use the WebEx platform.  We recommend downloading the WebEx app for the best viewing experience: WebEx Downloads.

Continuing Education Trainings

LIVE WEBINARS	DATES	TIME (ET)
Recovery Capital: Factors that Support Substance Use Recovery	Sat, Oct 15	10 am - 12 pm
Motivational Interviewing - 2 parts	Thurs, Oct 20 and 27	9 am - 12 pm
Helping Parents Navigate the New Normal: Promoting a Child's Social and Emotional Wellness	Thurs, Nov 3	6 - 8 pm
Power, Passion and Purpose: Understanding Burnout	Thurs, Nov 10	10 am - 12 pm
Superior Supervision	Thurs, Dec 1	10 am - 12 pm
Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice	Sat, Dec 3	10 am - 12 pm
Supervising the Ethical Clinician	Thurs, Dec 8	10 am - 12 pm
Supervising the Diagnosing Clinician	Thurs, Dec 15	10 am - 12 pm
FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT SERIES Register for 1, 2, 3 or all 4 live webinars
Conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): The Clinical Interview	Tues, Nov 1	6 pm - 8 pm
Structuring your Direct Observations and Maximizing your Data Collection Methods when Conducting an FBA	Tues, Nov 8	6 pm - 8 pm
Interpreting Data Collected from a FBA and Formulating Recommendations for Treatment	Tues, Nov 15	6 pm - 8 pm
Strategies for Preventing and Managing Challenging Behavior in School-Aged Children	Tues, Nov 29	6 pm - 8 pm

IN-PERSON SEMINARS	Date	Time
Art of Diagnosis	Mon, Oct 17	9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Working with the DSM 5	Mon, Oct 24	9:30 am - 4:00 pm
The Clinical Interview	Mon, Oct 31	9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Adolescent Addiction	Mon, Nov 14	9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Social Work Practice Fellows Certificate Program in Supervision

Beginning in Early 2023. Apply today!

Enrollment limited to 25.

A Professional Development Program for Social Work Supervisors of Direct Practice Across the Life Course

There is a critical need for enhanced continuing education for social work supervisors. Social workers are often thrust into supervisory roles without the skills, knowledge, or support they need to succeed. This premier 36-hour certificate program features an advanced curriculum with a focus on some of the most complex issues that challenge MSW supervisors. Modules are taught by experienced, practice-based instructors.

Each content area will be presented in two 3-hour sessions (12 total), October 2021 through March 2022.  Please see the detailed schedule below. Completion of all 12 sessions is required to receive a SWPF certificate and earn CECs. The SWPF will provide interactive presentations, engaging conversations, and small group discussions with colleagues and instructors.  UConn is one of three sites of a multi-university initiative.  The SWPF offers much-needed peer support and networking opportunities. Now in Year 4, each new cohort of graduates becomes part of a growing professional network of alumni with whom they can connect for mutual support​.

The program is intended for social workers employed in a wide range of community agencies. You must be currently supervising social work staff (not only students). Participants will need a computer or tablet with a reliable webcam, microphone, speakers, and internet connection.

36 CECs - Satisfies the cultural competency requirement for Connecticut social work licensing.

Eligibility and Requirements -The participants selected for the program must be:

• MSW-level social workers
• Currently supervising social service workers (supervisees can include any number of MSWs, BSWs, or other social service staff

Expectations for Successful Completion

• Attend all 36 training hours (Our Attendance Policy details the procedure if a session is missed due to an emergency)
• Complete pre- and post-program self-assessments of supervisory practices
• Participate in activities and discussions
• For CECs, full attendance is required; CECs are not prorated
• Certificates of completion will be issued at the end of the program to those who completed all program hours

Application :Social work supervisors must apply for acceptance into the program. We will strive to bring together a diverse group of participants. Apply early. Payment is not due until you have received your acceptance email. Based on the volume of applications, acceptance decisions will be made every 2-3 weeks until the program is full. Click on the Apply Now button below to begin your application.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing at SSWCE@uconn.edu. Refunds will be processed if written notice of cancellation is received 2 weeks prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be issued after this date. There are no partial refunds.

The Social Work Practice Fellows is offered in coordination with Adelphi University and support from the Florence V. Burden Foundation and the Health Foundation of Western and Central New York.

Campaign School for Social Workers

The Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work offers an intensive, research-based, training program annually that prepares social workers to work effectively in leadership positions in political settings across all levels of service. The Campaign School teaches social workers to increase their political participation and power in the communities they serve so public policy reflects our profession's values and commitment to social justice.

This program is approved for 12 Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

Watch for Information about Campaign School 2023.

Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

The UConn School of Social Work is approved by the CT Department of Public Health to provide continuing education credits for social workers (LCSW and LMSW).  As an accredited University, many of our programs meet the licensure criteria for other behavioral health professionals, including those listed below. We recommend checking with your licensing organization to verify that they will accept UConn SSW continuing education credits.

Professional Counselors
Marriage and Family Therapists
Psychologists

Certificates of Completion are emailed within four (4) business days of each program to participants who have attended all scheduled program hours and whose registration fees are paid. Certificates indicate the number of continuing education credits (CECs) granted as specified in each program description. CECs will not be prorated.

Connecticut Social Work Licensure:
Social Workers must complete one (1) contact hour of training or education in each registration period on the topic of cultural competency. Programs that satisfy this requirement will be noted in the descriptions.

Licensed social workers (and certain other licensed professionals) are required to attain 2 hours of continuing education on veterans and families of veterans every six years.  Training must cover the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, including (A) determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran, (B) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (C) suicide prevention training. Programs that satisfy this requirement will be noted in the descriptions.

For questions about Connecticut social work licensure, contact the CT Department of Public Health.

Accreditation:
UConn School of Social work is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The University of Connecticut is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Fees, Payments, Cancellations and Substitutions

Fees and Payments: Please refer to individual program descriptions for fee information. Payment may be made online by credit card. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. If you are using an agency purchase order, please contact ssw.ce@uconn.edu for instructions.

Your registration is complete when payment is received by the UConn School of Social Work.  You will receive a confirmation by email. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact the UConn SSW Center for  Continuing Education and Professional Development office: ssw.ce@uconn.edu.

Cancellations and Substitutions:

If you are unable to attend the program for which you are registered, please email the our office to cancel your registration.

→ If space is available, we will gladly transfer your registration to another program.

→ Substitutions: another staff person from your agency may attend in your place.

→ Refund Policy: A refund will be processed if the cancellation is received by email 48 hours prior to the start of a program. There are no partial refunds.

Submit a Continuing Education Proposal

Do you have a suggestion for a webinar topic? Do you have expertise in a particular area and are interested in submitting a brief continuing education proposal for consideration? We welcome your suggestions.

Contact Us

Email: SSWCE@uconn.edu

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Source: https://socialwork.uconn.edu/ssw-continuing-education/

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