OTHER
MSW PROGRAMS
Social Welfare/Public
Health Dual Degree Program. After admission to a graduate school
at Berkeley, a student may apply for a second professional degree in
another field. The Dual Degree Program offers interdisciplinary preparation
in the fields of public health and social welfare leading to the MSW
and MPH degrees. Its objective is to provide the knowledge and skills
necessary to promote health, prevent disease, and enhance the delivery
of health and social services in the community. The program allows students
to build interdisciplinary skills and professional identity by developing
and understanding of the breadth of each field, the interrelationships
of the fields, and focused content in particular speciality areas. For
information, contact Bari
Cornet, 643-6663.
Social Welfare/Law
Concurrent Degree Program. Students may concurrently earn the MSW
and JD degrees. For information, contact Paul
Terrell, 642-8039.
Pupil Personnel
Services Credential. School social workers in California must hold
the Pupil Personnel Services Credential. In addition to the requirements
for the MSW degree, certain field work experiences in school-based settings
are required, along with special course work. For information, contact
Cathy Ralph,
642-8251.
California IV-E
Child Welfare Training Project. The IV-E program prepares approximately
20 students each year for careers in public child welfare services.
Students complete a specialized academic curriculum including two years
of field work in either a county welfare unit or a closely related agency
serving child welfare clients. Trainees receive annual stipends of $18,500
for two years in exchange for a commitment to work at least two years
in a county welfare service agency upon graduation. For information,
contact Shaaron Gilson,
642-2424.
Dual Master's
in International and Area Studies. Graduate students in Social Welfare
are eligible to apply for admission to a concurrent master's degree
program in International and Area Studies. This involves an additional
year of course work constructed to compliment the MSW program with a
detailed knowledge of contemporary international issues or particular
world areas or countries. Advanced language skills and a comprehensive
exam are required. For information, contact Professor David
Leonard, 642-1140.
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