Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance

Admission Requirements

Students may indicate their intention to apply for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance (PPS) when applying for admission to the Masters in Social Work program. They may also declare their intention to pursue the PPS credential after admission as long as they have maintained continuous enrollment in the MSW program. In addition, students need to declare their interest before the application process for the second-year field placement process. If they leave the MSW program, readmission is required in order to pursue the credential. It is strongly recommended that students complete credential requirements while working on their MSW if their intention is to pursue work as a school social worker.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance credential, students must fulfill the following: 

• Meet the Basic Skills Requirement (or CBEST. See Commission leaflet CL-667 for additional information).
  
• Complete the Masters of Social Work, including required field hours in school settings.

Required (6 units)

• MSW 571 - Social Work Perspectives on Developmental Psychopathology and Family Context (3)
• MSW 576 - Social Work Practice in School Settings (3)

Total (6 units)