Center for Social Work Education
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Bruce Hall
- 610-499-1153
- socialwork@widener.edu
Social Work Continuing Education
Complete your social work Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at Widener.
Social Work Trainings Taught By Renowned & Respected Faculty & Practitioners
Widener University's Center for Social Work Education (CSW) offers a variety of virtual workshops and seminars for licensed social work professionals and is a pre-approved provider by the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors to offer continuing education credits for social workers.
CEUs are taught by Widener's full-time and adjunct social work faculty, alumni, and community partners who are recognized leaders in the profession and active practitioners. CEUs cover a variety of topics, such as trauma-informed topics like grief and loss, suicide, and eating disorders, as well as content that covers the spectrum of topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging related to individuals, groups, and communities.
Widener's CSW is committed to lifelong learning and also offers events and workshops around current conversations as well as post-graduate certificates. To support busy professional and personal schedules, majority of events are held via Zoom.
The Center for Social Work Education is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
FAQs
A Continuing Education Unit, also known as a CEU, is an education course that helps social work professionals remain licensed as well as keep their knowledge current. In the state of PA, all licensed social workers must complete continuing education every 2 years.
In order to renew your social work license in Pennsylvania you must obtain 30 continuing education hours which include:
- 3 Hours of Ethics Credits
- This course may be done online, through home study, or in person.
- 2 Hours of Child Abuse Credits (First-time renewal you will need 3 credits, after the first renewal only 2 credits are needed)
- This course may be done online or in person.
- This course must be approved by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professional Counselors.
- View more information and approved providers for the Act 31 Child Abuse Training
- 1 Hour of Suicide Prevention
Once you complete the CEU training you will:
- Fill out the evaluation.
- Submit the appropriate payment.
- After completing steps 1 and 2, you will receive a certificate via email.
Yes, non-licensed people can attend the events. We hope to see you there!
People must register in advance for the event in order to receive the link to attend. Attendees will receive their CEU certificate after they submit their evaluation and payment, if applicable.
Events and workshops may be added or changed throughout the academic year, so check back often. If an event is cancelled or rescheduled, registrants will be notified via email.
Want to earn your CEUs for free?
Consider supervising a Widener BSW or MSW student. Contact swfieldeducation@widener.edu for more info.
Jennifer Cullen
Director of Center for Social Work Education
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Bruce Hall
Room 113 - (610) 499-1283
- jacullen@widener.edu