Social Work Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2026
Program Description
Transform your passion for helping others into a professional career. When you enroll in the Social Work Certificate program at MCC, you gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills you need to step into entry-level social service roles or advance toward a specialized degree. We designed this certificate to grow with you. Every credit you earn stacks directly into your Associate of Arts (AA) degree at MCC. Once you complete your classroom requirements, you can seamlessly continue your journey right here at the University Center through our partnership with Aurora University.
Established in 2026
CIP: 44-0701 Social Work.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 288.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,579.00 |
| Books | $223.00 |
| Fees | $416.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,218.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Connect with the MCC WIOA Liaison for application and next step support at wioaliaison@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Social Work Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2026
Program Description
Transform your passion for helping others into a professional career. When you enroll in the Social Work Certificate program at MCC, you gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills you need to step into entry-level social service roles or advance toward a specialized degree. We designed this certificate to grow with you. Every credit you earn stacks directly into your Associate of Arts (AA) degree at MCC. Once you complete your classroom requirements, you can seamlessly continue your journey right here at the University Center through our partnership with Aurora University.
Established in 2026
CIP: 44-0701 Social Work.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 288.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,579.00 |
| Books | $223.00 |
| Fees | $416.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,218.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Connect with the MCC WIOA Liaison for application and next step support at wioaliaison@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction