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Child Welfare Certification Program

Education & Employing Social Workers in the State of TN

The Social Work Program at Tennessee State University and the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (TDCS) have entered a partnership to recruit BSSW students for the Child Welfare Certification Program.  We are seeking students who are interested in a career in child welfare.

The certification program requires the applicant be a full-time student with at least four semesters remaining before graduation; have an overall 2.8 cumulative GPA; complete two elective child welfare courses in addition to the necessary course work for the BSSW degree; and complete field education with the TDCS. A background check on each applicant is also conducted. 

Each applicant will be interviewed.  Students selected for the certification program will receive a full in-state tuition scholarship and stipend for text books and living expenses for a maximum of four semesters.  In exchange for this funding, the student agrees to work for TDCS for two years upon graduation. 

INTERESTED?
Please contact:

Sirena Bragg
BSW/MSW Programs Manager

Department of Children's Services

Cordell Hull Bullding, 7th Floor

436 6th Avenue North

Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: 615.253.6821

Email: sirena.y.bragg@tn.gov