Social work students may receive free tuition
Morehead State University students desiring a career in social work with a certification in Public Child Welfare can have their last three or four semesters paid and receive a $1,300 per semester stipend, under the Public Child Welfare Certification Program (PCWCP).
The PCWCP was implemented by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services in 10 university’s undergraduate social work programs to better serve the children and families in the state.
The goal of this program is to fill the ranks of child welfare workers with the most competent and well-trained employees who can provide high quality services immediately upon employment.
Once accepted in the program, students must maintain a social work grade point average of 3.0 and overall GPA of 2.5; attend retreats each spring and fall; take courses SWK358 and SWK458 electives; successfully complete a practicum with the Department of Community Based Services; attend extra training during your practicum semester; and work for Community Based Services for two years after graduation.
To be eligible for the program, the student must apply and be accepted into the social work program; have an overall grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; have a social work GPA of 3.0 (if classes apply) and have only three or four semesters left of coursework toward a Bachelor of Social Work degree
The deadline for admission for the 2007 fall semester is May 4.
Additional information is available from Dr. Cynthia Faulkner, assistant professor of social work, at c.faulkner@moreheadstate.edu or by calling at (606) 783-2702.
Posted: 4-5-07
