Home and School Visitor (HSV) Certification

 A Post-Baccalaureate Home and School Visitor (HSV) certification program, approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), is offered by the School of Social Work. This program is designed for professionals who want to acquire the skills and knowledge to help school aged children and youth succeed in grades PK-12 and make a difference in their lives.

Upon completion of the required coursework, the Certification Office at Millersville University will assist eligible candidates with the Pennsylvania certification process and provide recommendations for Home and School Visitor certification.

Program Benefits:

  • Complete program in 24 credits
  • On-site, in-person field practicum experiences in a Pennsylvania public school entity
  • Offers online classes
  • Structured for FT or PT students

 

POST BACCALAUREATE CURRICULUM                     SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE               

 

ADMISSIONS

For more information on admissions, visit the Office of Graduate Studies and Adult Learning.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Demonstrate understanding and application of the role and function of Home and School Visitors in child advocacy, case management, assessment, diagnosis, communication, consultation, and intervention.
  2. Apply models of social work intervention within the educational system, and understand theories of human growth and development, learning, systems, communications, social learning, and behavior.
  3. Analyze a contemporary issue impacting school-aged children/youth, from multiple perspective and contexts and formulate an intervention.
  4. Demonstrate their knowledge and skills of competencies by implementing HSV related services through coursework, field experiences and the required practicum.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the four domains of professional practice for HSV.

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

            

       

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Program Coordinator

Leonora Foels

Office: Stayer Hall, Room 315

Phone: 717-871-4732

Email: leonora.foels@millersville.edu