e-Social Work Practice Graduate Certificate
Social workers need specialized preparation to practice well and confidently in technology-mediated environments.
Social work is increasingly happening beyond the traditional office. Clients and communities are accessing services through digital and remote platforms—and social workers need more than familiarity with technology. They need the knowledge, skills, and professional judgment to use it ethically, responsibly, and effectively.
The IU School of Social Work's Graduate Certificate in e-Social Work Practice gives you focused preparation for technology-mediated social work practices like telepractice—entirely online.
Why should I add this certificate to my MSW—and what will it allow me to do that I can't do today?
What could this add to your practice?
- Expand how you reach people
- Develop skills for providing social work services electronically to individuals, groups, families, and communities.
- Build specialized practice skills
- Learn how technology changes assessment, engagement, communication, and intervention across electronic platforms.
- Practice responsibly
- Develop knowledge related to ethical practice, legal requirements, privacy, and responsible use of technology.
- Prepare for an evolving profession
Build a focused area of expertise that complements your MSW and positions you to work confidently in technology-mediated environments.
Learn from a curriculum built specifically for e-social work and telepractice
The certificate is 12 credit hours and combines social work and optional elective informatics coursework. You'll build a foundation in e-social work practice, develop telebehavioral health skills, and learn to work with groups in technology-mediated environments. Your fourth course allows you to deepen your preparation through digital equity and citizenship, health information exchange, or healthcare security and privacy.
Required core
SWK-D 677
Foundations of e-Social Work Practice
SWK-D 678
Telebehavioral Health Social Work Practice with Individuals
SWK-D 679
e-Social Work Practice with Groups
Plus one elective
- SWK-675 Digital Equity, Digital Citizenship, Data Justice and Practice
- Health Information Exchange
- Security and Privacy Policies and Regulations for Health Care
Join a pioneering area of social work practice designed for working professionals
100% online
Complete the certificate without an in-person commitment.
12 credits
A focused credential you can add to your professional preparation.
Multiple entry points
Most courses are offered every semester, and admission is open year-round.
Built for social workers
Designed specifically around the knowledge and skills needed for technology-mediated social work practice.
Is this certificate right for you?
This certificate is designed for:
- Current IU School of Social Work MSW students
- Practicing social workers who already hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
- Applicants to the IU School of Social Work MSW program