MPSW 3.13(1)(a)2.c. c. A course with content in qualitative and quantitative social research methods and statistics.

MPSW 3.13(1)(a)2.d. d. A course designated as a senior seminar or capstone course. The capstone course may be an internship with the seminar in which the training certificate applicant is evaluated to have attained the competencies specified in sub. (3m).

MPSW 3.13(1)(a)3. 3. The applicant shall have obtained a grade point average of 2.5 or greater in the major completed in the program under subd. 1. a., 1. b. or 1. c.

MPSW 3.13(1)(b) (b) Verification that the applicant is seeking to attain social worker degree equivalency under s. 457.09 (4), Stats., during the period in which the certificate is valid.

MPSW 3.13(1)(c) (c) Documentation necessary for the section to determine, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., whether any of the following apply:

MPSW 3.13(1)(c)1. 1. The applicant has a pending charge for an exempt offense, as defined in s. 111.335 (1m) (b), Stats., or a violent crime against a child, as defined in s. 111.335 (1m) (d), Stats., which is substantially related to the practice of a social worker.

MPSW 3.13(1)(c)2. 2. The applicant has been convicted of a crime substantially related to the practice of a social worker.

MPSW 3.13 Note Note: Application forms are available upon request to the Social Worker Section at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708.

MPSW 3.13(2) (2) Social worker degree equivalency. To attain social worker degree equivalency to a bachelor’s degree in social work under the terms of s. 457.09 (4) and (4m) (b), Stats., and to qualify to take the national social work examination, a social worker training certificate holder shall demonstrate by certified transcript from an accredited college or university, sent directly to the section, that the applicant has successfully completed with a minimum of a C grade at least a total of 5 courses, each consisting of a minimum of either 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of academic credit. Courses shall be taught by an instructor who holds a master’s degree or a PhD in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education unless otherwise approved by the section. The courses shall use a textbook written by a social work educator for social work courses as a primary text, unless otherwise approved by the section. At least three of these courses shall be taken at the same institution, and shall be distributed among the following subject areas:

MPSW 3.13(2)(a) (a) Social welfare policy and services. At least one course of at least 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours academic credit. Qualifying course work in this area shall include the history, mission and philosophy of the social work profession, the impact of social policy on health and well-being, the effect of social policy on social work practice, current social policy analysis, political and organizational processes used to influence policy, the process of policy formulation, and the framework for current social policy analysis in light of the principles of social and economic justice.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b) (b) Social work practice methods with individuals, families, small groups, communities, organizations and social institutions - generalist practice methods. At least 3 courses each consisting of at least 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours academic credit. Qualifying coursework in these areas shall substantively and effectively prepare the student for action to engage with, assess, intervene with, and evaluate individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The social work practice methods taught shall be evidence-based, and shall emphasize client strengths. Each course shall have infused throughout the curriculum significant course content on social work values, ethics, approaches and skills for practice with clients from differing social, cultural, racial, religious, spiritual and class backgrounds; and systems of all sizes. The content of the three courses shall be coordinated by the college or university to cover the material described below and demonstrate that within the curriculum of the three courses, students shall learn:

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)1. 1. Of the three required social work methods courses, a course in each of the following: social work practice with individuals, social work practice with groups and families, and social work practice with communities, organizations, and social institutions.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2. 2. Practice content which emphasizes professional relationships that are characterized by mutuality, collaboration, respect for the client system and incorporates use of professional social work supervision. Coursework shall prepare a student to do all of the following:

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.a. a. Use empathy and other interpersonal skills with clients.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.b. b. Develop with the client a mutually agreed upon focus of work and desired outcomes.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.c. c. Collect, organize, and interpret client data.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.d. d. Develop mutually agreed upon intervention goals and objectives.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.e. e. Select appropriate intervention strategies.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.f. f. Initiate actions to achieve organizational goals.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.g. g. Implement prevention interventions that enhance client capacities.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.h. h. Help clients resolve problems.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.i. i. Negotiate, mediate, and advocate for clients.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.j. j. Facilitate transitions and endings.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)2.k. k. Critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate interventions.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)3. 3. Practice assessment which focuses on the examination of client strengths and problems in the interaction among individuals and between people and their environments.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)4. 4. Knowledge, values and skills to enhance human well-being and amelioration of the environmental conditions that affect people adversely.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)5. 5. Approaches and skills for practice with clients from differing social, cultural, racial, religious, spiritual and class backgrounds and with systems of all sizes.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)6. 6. Differential assessments and intervention skills to serve diverse at-risk populations.

MPSW 3.13(2)(b)7. 7. An evaluation of the student’s ability to demonstrate competence in interviewing, using empathy and interpersonal skills. The student shall be able to demonstrate skill in collecting, organizing, and interpreting client data; assessing client strengths and limitations; developing mutually agreed upon intervention goals and objectives; and selecting appropriate intervention strategies.