January 26, 2005

Workshop to explain new social work licensure legislation

Detroit, MI —The Wayne State University School of Social Work Alumni Association will provide a free workshop open to the public on the new State of Michigan social work licensure legislation.The workshop is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2005, in the Undergraduate Library's Bernath Auditorium.

Workshop speakers will answer questions about the State of Michigan legislation that will require social workers and certified social workers to be licensed rather than registered, effective July 1, 2005.

Linda Burghardt of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will be a workshop speaker. Questions or comments may be directed to Anwar Najor-Durack at (313) 577-4409 or ac1724@wayne.edu.

Information on the legislation is also available from the NASW at http://www.nasw-michigan.org/images/faqs504.pdf and http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417-91570--,00.html.

As a key component of an urban research university, the Wayne State University School of Social Work is among the nation's leaders in preparing people for professional practice. Graduates of the Wayne State University School of Social Work are highly sought after by local, regional and national agencies.