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Continuing Education at the School of Social Work

The School of Social Work offers lifelong learning through our Continuing Education Program. Our courses are taught by Temple’s renowned social work faculty members and other recognized practitioners and leaders in the field, with an emphasis on continuing our commitment to social transformation at the individual, family, organizational and community levels.

Currently, all continuing education courses are delivered live via Zoom. Electronic certificates denoting continuing education clock hours are issued to individuals who actively participate in the entire course (from start to finish) and who complete a course evaluation form at the conclusion of the course. If you have any questions, please contact us at  for the quickest response or call 215-204-1997 during regular business hours.

Courses offered

The Continuing Education Program offers courses spanning a breadth of topics, including trauma, mindfulness and queer-affirming care. Visit our registration site at noncredit.temple.edu/sswce for a complete listing of our course offerings, including instructor information, course description and fees, learning objectives, target level audience and a timed agenda.

Please note that courses may be added or changed throughout the academic year due to unforeseen circumstances.

LSW/LCSW exam prep

The Continuing Education Program offers an LSW/LCSW exam prep course that focuses on test-taking strategies. Students will be provided with the instructor's presentation slides and supplemental course material. No exam content study guide will be provided; however, discounted guides are available for purchase through Triad Behavioral Health or Springer.

Current Temple students have access to free study materials through Temple Libraries. Students also have access to the SW ASWB Clinical Exam Prep Guide as an e-book as well as a social work exam prep resource page.

Please visit our registration site at noncredit.temple.edu/sswce for complete course information.

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Attendance

Please note that only registered participants will be admitted to our courses. Registration is managed electronically and must occur at least 5 days prior to the start of the course. Individuals who actively participate in the entire course (from start to finish) and who complete a course evaluation form at the conclusion of the course will receive an electronic certificate denoting continuing education clock hours within three business days.

Course cancellations

In the event that a course is cancelled due to low enrollment or other unforeseen causes, we will offer a full refund. Courses cancelled due to insufficient enrollment will be communicated to registrants within five days of the scheduled course date.

Complaint process

It is our intention to always provide a high level of service and experience. However, we also acknowledge that our best efforts do not always ensure success. We want to know immediately if your program experience is less than optimal. Please contact us at  to let us know about your experience and how we might resolve any issues directly and in the future. You may also choose to arrange a meeting with a member of our staff to discuss your concerns.

Refunds

A full refund will be issued to participants who cancel their enrollment within 14 days of the scheduled course (inclusive of weekends and holidays). A partial refund (half the cost of enrollment) will be issued to participants who cancel their enrollment within seven to 13 days of the scheduled course (inclusive of weekends and holidays). Participants who cancel within seven days will be offered a credit that may be applied toward another Temple SSWCE event scheduled during that academic year (i.e., prior to May 31).

Accommodations

Requests for accommodation for individuals with disabilities can be made by contacting our office by email at  or by phone at 215-204-1997 within seven days of the scheduled course. Please include a contact name and phone number, along with the requested accommodation.

Accreditation

Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program (#1557) is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/27/2023– 02/27/2026.

Temple University School of Social Work has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors.

In accordance with our ACE Certification, Temple's School of Social Work CE courses are accepted by jurisdictions that accept ACE as noted on their website. The State of New Jersey accepts Temple's School of Social Work CE courses as we fall under their regulation as a regionally accredited institution.