School Social Work (RANK1)
Rank 1 Program in School Social Work
Unit: College of Education and Human Development (GE)
Department: Special Education, Early Childhood, and Prevention Science
Program Website
Academic Plan Code(s): SW_ _RK1
Program Information
Rank 1 programs are not degree programs.
The Rank 1 program in School Social Work includes the School Social Work Concentration. It is designed for the Advanced Practitioner P-12.
Rank 1 programs are planned graduate level programs designed for Kentucky certified professionals seeking rank change for salary purposes. They are recognized only in the state of Kentucky. By state regulation, Rank 1 status is 60 credit hours of approved graduate credit including a master's degree.
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.
- International transcripts must be evaluated per UofL Graduate School requirements: https://graduate.louisville.edu/admission/international/evaluation
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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Inquiry (Critical Thinker) | ||
| MSSW 668 | Program Evaluation in Social Work | 3 |
| MSSW 669 | Advanced Research Practice II | 3 |
| 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 545 | Exceptional Children in the Regular Classroom | 3 |
| or EDSP 540 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | |
| Action (Problem Solver) | ||
| EDSP 669 | Single Case Research Methods and Designs | 3 |
| 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 Hours | 33 | |
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.