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      The Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) program prepares undergraduate students for careers dedicated to promoting the public good.

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      Engage in learning, research, and practical experience with top-ranked scholar-practitioners in the Master of Social Welfare (MSW) and PhD in Social Welfare Programs.

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      Dive into the passions of our Berkeley Social Welfare scholar-practitioners and learn how we are driving social change.

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      Learn about the people who make Berkeley Social Welfare thrive, our home, Haviland Hall, and find out how to connect with us.

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PPSC Student Handbook Table of Contents

  • Introduction and About the PPSC
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