GSSW offers a growing range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for human service professionals seeking to strengthen and enhance their professional knowledge and repertoire of skills. We strive to provide dynamic and relevant options for the Colorado social work community and well beyond.
Options
GSSW's current Continuing Professional Development options include:
- Animals and Human Health Certificate Program - A program designed to train individuals in the various applications of animal-assisted therapy.
- Butler Institute for Families - GSSW's Butler Institute offers a variety of CPD trainings ranging from 4 to 23.5
hours including trainings sponsored by the Colorado Department of Human Services:
- GSSW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Summer Series
- Lectures, conferences and other special events
- Licensure Preparation - LCSW and Advanced Generalist examination study sessions.
- Psychosocial Rounds Webinar Series
- Volunteer service - Volunteer with GSSW's The Bridge Project , which provides educational opportunities for children living in Denver's public housing neighborhoods so they graduate from high school and attend college or learn a trade
Please click on the individual offerings for additional information and registration.
Professional Development Standards and Licensure Requirements
GSSW's CPD opportunities may fulfill various states' professional development standards and licensure requirements. In Colorado, Professional Development Hours (PDH) in approved Professional Development Activities (PDA) are available, as well as Continuing Education Units. For more information regarding Colorado’s Continuing Professional Development requirements specific to social work, including licensure renewal, click here.
Disability Accommodation
If accommodation is needed for a disability, please contact the Program Coordinator at least two weeks prior to the program date.
Parking
Visitor parking is available in lots located throughout the University of Denver campus. Please allow sufficient time to navigate traffic and to find parking when attending on-campus classes.
