Graduates from the FGCU MSW Program who are submitting an Intern Registration Application to The Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/491/soc_lic_req.html) as part of the process of getting licensed in the State of FL are required to include with their application a Verification of Field Practice Letter.  In addition, Advanced Standing Program graduates are also required by the Board to provide verification of courses waived upon admission.
 
In order to request this letter from the FGCU MSW Program, complete the attached Request Form (MS Word Document) and email it to Dr. Amanda Evans (aevans@fgcu.edu).  The form is formatted to facilitate electronic completion and submission.  The best way to do this is to download the form, fill in the applicable information, electronically sign it, save it for your records, and submit to the Coordinator as an email attachment.  The form may also be submitted via fax or snail mail.
 
Each request will be acted upon within 2-4 weeks, thus, students are advised to plan accordingly.  It is the policy of the FGCU Office of Field Education to send the letter directly to the Board.  When the letter is mailed to the Board, the graduates can expect to be notified via email along with an electronic copy of the letter.  Graduates who would rather have a photocopy of the signed letter should provide a self-addressed stamped envelope along with their initial request; in which case, this will constitute notification.  
 
Graduates who are applying for licensure to States other than FL and need similar types of verification letters should submit their requests to the Field Coordinator with as much information as possible regarding what is required.  The same policies with regard to turnaround time and notification apply.
 
Questions regarding this procedure should be directed to Dr Amanda Evans, 239-590-7829 or aevans@fgcu.edu.

    FORM: Request for Verification Letter for Licensure