Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work

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Mail: 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955

The Post-Master Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC), is designed for social work professionals who earned a Master of Social Work from a CSWE Accredited program, providing the certification with the State of California as a School Social Worker. This credential also includes added authorization in Child Welfare & Attendance.

Required Courses

Complete all of the following courses:
SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice Units: 3
SW 565 - School Social Work Units: 3
SW 611 - Social Work with Children Youth & Families Units: 3
MAE 645 - Educational Policy and Advocacy for Students and Families in P-12 Units: 3
SW 696 - Advanced Practicum I Units: 3
SW 698 - Advanced Practicum II Units: 3

Learning Outcomes

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) include:

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 8: Intervene Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities