Steps to obtain a Washington State School Social Worker ESA certificate post completion of an MSW:

1. Hold a master's degree in social work from a regionally accredited university which has a council on social work education (CWSE) accredited program;

2. Complete 300 hours of volunteer experience with a certified school social worker in a K-12 school setting.  This must be documented on the Post graduate field experience log (click to view and print) and signed by a district administrator.

3. Complete the required course in social work and school law through a regionally accredited university approved to offer a school social work certification program.

4. Upon completion of all requirements, the individual may be recommended by the university for certification.

Click here to view the WAC about post MSW field experience.