PPS Declaration Process and Timeline
The School Social Work Credential Preparation Program operates similar to a Berkeley graduate certificate program. Students wishing to pursue the PPS/SSW credential submit an online declaration form indicating their interest, and then complete all of the requirements necessary to become eligible for an online credential recommendation upon completion of the program.
All students use the online PPSC Declaration and Documentation Form to declare their intent to pursue the Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work (PPS/SSW), and to provide information about or upload documentation indicating they have satisfied the requirements to be eligible for a credential recommendation from Berkeley Social Welfare. The online declaration form collects all required information and documentation needed to verify eligibility for receiving the online credential recommendation from Berkeley.
Students can submit as many updates to the online PPSC Declaration and Documentation Form as necessary while completing PPS/SSW program requirements. Once all credential requirements have been satisfied, typically upon completion of the MSW program, PPS/SSW candidates will also use this same form to submit the request for an online credential recommendation from Berkeley.