

The course is structured into weekly modules, and utilizes multiple methods to appeal to a variety of learning styles, including readings, videos, discussion boards, reflective journaling, experiential exercises and written assignments. This course is conducted entirely online - students do not have to be on campus to complete any portion of it. SOC WEL W232 - Social Work and Education Policy.Required CourseworkĬredential-seeking students accepted to the Post-MSW PPSC Program enroll in Berkeley Summer Sessions to complete the two required courses during the summer: All requirements must be completed within three consecutive calendar years from acceptance into the Post-MSW PPSC Program. To be eligible for a credential recommendation from Berkeley Social Welfare, all post-master's program participants must meet the same requirements as the School Social Work Credentials (PPSC) Program. When a re-open date is finalized, this website will be updated accordingly.


The Post-Masters PPSC Program for non-UC Berkeley MSW graduates is currently on pause and a re-open date is not currently set. Students with master’s degrees in a field other than social work are not eligible for the Post-MSW PPSC Program. Eligibility for the Post-Masters PPSC ProgramĪpplicants to the Post-MSW PPSC Program must have already received a master’s degree in social welfare (MSW) from UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare.īerkeley Social Welfare’s School Social Work program prepares students in the PPSC specialization areas of School Social Work, and the Child Welfare and Attendance add-on specialization. Our PPSC credentialing program is accredited only for the PPSC in School Social Work, so only those who hold the MSW degree from UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare are eligible. The PPS credential is usually a requirement for employment as a school social worker in California K-12 public schools. Berkeley Social Welfare students pursuing the Master of Social Welfare (MSW) degree who complete the required academic and field curriculum in school social work are eligible for a recommendation from Berkeley Social Welfare for the Pupil Personnel Services Credentials (“PPSC”) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing ( CTC). Berkeley Social Welfare offers a fully accredited School Social Work Program designed to educate Berkeley Social Welfare master’s-level social workers to assist public schools in achieving their educational and developmental missions.
