Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
Michigan Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship
The Title IV-E Fellowship at Ferris State University is an opportunity to provide additional in-depth training, support and resources to students who are committed to working in Michigan’s Child Welfare System.
Michigan’s Child Welfare System consists of Children’s Protective Services, Foster Care, Licensing and Adoption, which are critical programs in ensuring safety for Michigan’s children and families. The goal of the program is to recruit, education and retain students to be leaders Michigan’s Child Welfare System.
The BSW Program at Ferris State University is face to face program. The additional courses required for the fellowship, however, are online courses, allowing students enrolled on both the Big Rapids and Traverse City campuses to attend. This fellowship is available to either full-time or part-time enrolled students.
Important Dates
Applications for the Title IV-E Fellowship can be submitted at any time.
Program At-A-Glance
Program Available
BSW
Format
On Campus, OnlineÂ
Program Availability
Full-time and Part-time
Important Dates
Applications for the Title IV-E Fellowship can be submitted at any time.
Program At-A-Glance
Program Available
BSW
Format
On Campus, OnlineÂ
Program Availability
Full-time and Part-time
Michigan Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship
The Title IV-E Fellowship at Ferris State University is an opportunity to provide additional in-depth training, support and resources to students who are committed to working in Michigan’s Child Welfare System.
Michigan’s Child Welfare System consists of Children’s Protective Services, Foster Care, Licensing and Adoption, which are critical programs in ensuring safety for Michigan’s children and families. The goal of the program is to recruit, education and retain students to be leaders Michigan’s Child Welfare System.
The BSW Program at Ferris State University is face to face program. The additional courses required for the fellowship, however, are online courses, allowing students enrolled on both the Big Rapids and Traverse City campuses to attend. This fellowship is available to either full-time or part-time enrolled students.
Program At-A-Glance
Program Available
BSW
Format
On Campus, OnlineÂ
Program Availability
Full-time and Part-time
Michigan Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship
The Title IV-E Fellowship at Ferris State University is an opportunity to provide additional in-depth training, support and resources to students who are committed to working in Michigan’s Child Welfare System.
Michigan’s Child Welfare System consists of Children’s Protective Services, Foster Care, Licensing and Adoption, which are critical programs in ensuring safety for Michigan’s children and families. The goal of the program is to recruit, education and retain students to be leaders Michigan’s Child Welfare System.
The BSW Program at Ferris State University is face to face program. The additional courses required for the fellowship, however, are online courses, allowing students enrolled on both the Big Rapids and Traverse City campuses to attend. This fellowship is available to either full-time or part-time enrolled students.
Program Requirements
- Student must be considered Junior Academic Status (60+ credits)
- Students must be enrolled and accepted to the Bachelor of Social Work program either part time or full time.
- Students must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, DACA status or eligible noncitizens to participate in the fellowship.
Title IV-E fellows must agree to the following:
All students must meet the following Title IV-E Fellowship Requirements in order to receive funding:
- Be enrolled in the BSW Program at Ferris State University
- Complete the MDHHS Approved Child Welfare Certificate requirements and academic requirements of BSW degreed student.
- Complete the required 480 hour supervised BSW Practicum Placement during their last 2 semesters of their BSW degree in an approved, child welfare agency.
- Must be employed in an approved position at a public welfare agency in Michigan for the minimum payback period upon graduation.
Educational Requirements
Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellows must complete the following course work:
SCWK 360: Social Work and Child Welfare
SCWK 361: Legal Aspects of Social Work
Application
Interested in applying? Click the button below to start the application process!
FSU Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Child Welfare Certificate and the Title IV-E Fellowship at Ferris State University?
The Child Welfare Certificate includes completing the following:
- SCWK 360: Social Work and Child Welfare.
- SCWK 361: Legal Aspects of Social Work.
- Senior internship at DHHS or private child welfare agency.
- Benefits:
- The coursework and internship take the place of several weeks of child welfare training when hired in at the state or private child welfare agency.
- Graduates with the CWC are highly sought after by MDHHS and private child welfare agencies due to the additional courses and training received as a student.
The Title IV-E Fellowship includes completing the following:
- The Child Welfare Certificate requirements above.
- Senior internship at DHHS.
- Benefits:
- Students will receive a $5000 stipend, processed through the FSU Financial Aid office, to offset the costs during the semesters they are enrolled in their senior internship.
- Students are then required to complete a payback of the stipends equaling 4 months of work at DHHS for every stipend received.
Can I take the CW courses as electives without completing all the requirements for the fellowship?
Yes- students may take either or both Child Welfare courses (SCWK 360 and SCWK 361) without completing the internship at a child welfare agency.
Can I still be placed in a child welfare agency (DHHS or private agency) for my senior internship, even though I did not take the CW courses and/or enroll in the Title IV-E Fellowship?
Yes- though agencies often give preference to students who are on track to complete all certificate and/or fellowship requirements.
Can a student completing a block, summer internship receive stipends for both 491 and 492?
Yes- Block internships are ONLY offered during the summer semester. The stipends will be likely be paid in April/May and June/July respectively.
Contact Admissions
Carrie Thompson
BSW Program Director/Faculty
Ferris State University
[email protected]
W: 231-591-3022
C: 231-250-7517
