Requirements for the Standard School Social Worker, PreK-12 Certificate Certificate Information: This certificate is optional but may be required by the local governing boards. This certificate is valid for 12 years and is renewable. Administrative Requirement Checklist: In order for our office to complete a Substantive review the following Administrative requirements must be submitted as described, if not, the processing of your application could be delayed. Application fees are non-refundable. ? Application & Fee: Complete the Application for Certification and submit the appropriate fee. ? IVP Fingerprint Card: Submit a photocopy of your valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint card, (not the paper copy of your prints), with your application. ? Official Transcripts: Request that university/college submit official transcripts documenting a Master’s degree or more advanced degree directly to certification@azed.gov, or by mail to Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit, P.O. Box 6490, Phoenix, AZ 85005. ? Foreign Transcripts: Request a course-by-course evaluation be completed by an approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Agency to identify the equivalent degree in the United States, and submit them directly to certification@azed.gov. o Note: Transcripts submitted by the applicant via the online portal or by email are not considered official. If applying under reciprocity: ? Out-of-State Certificate/License: Also, submit a photocopy of your out-of-state certificate/license with your application. Substantive Requirement – Coursework Option A, or B Option A: Degree. Coursework and Internship or Experience (All requirements A-1 to A-2 must be met.): A-1: One of the following: - Completion of a graduate program in Social Work, from an accredited institution or completion of a Board- approved school social worker program. -AND- A-2 Internship or Experience: One of the following: - Completion of at least six (6) semester hours of practicum in Social Work in a school setting completed through an accredited institution. A verification letter from a university department chair or designee will be required if the official transcript does not document that the six (6) semester hour social work practicum was in a school setting; -OR- - Completion of one year of full-time experience as a social worker in a setting which primarily serves students in preschool through grade 12. Please submit a letter from a Human Resources Director or Superintendent verifying completion of the required social worker experience. Option B: Out-of-State Certification: - B-1: The applicant holds a valid, comparable School Social Worker certificate in another state and is in good standing with that other state. Submit one of the following: 5/17/2021 Requirements may be subject to change and are fully referenced in the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code. Page 1 of 2 R7-2-606; R7-2-607; R-2-601.01; R7-2-617 (A)(F); R7-2-621
