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The mission of SWAGG is:

To exemplify social work values such as service, social justice, integrity, and the importance of human relationships through volunteerism and advocacy throughout the community.

To enhance the experience of social welfare undergraduates by connecting students with each other, the campus, and the larger community.

To become a liaison between UC Berkeley...

Undergraduate Students with funding questions should contact Cal Student Central via phone at (510) 664-9181 or in person at 120 Sproul Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720. Undergraduate students who want advice on personal finances should book either a group or one-on-one appointment

Social Welfare PhD students have the opportunity to apply to a Designated Emphasis (DE) program that complements their doctoral studies. This is a chance for students to collaborate with faculty from other departments who specialize in the chosen DE area. Students should consult with their faculty advisor to discuss their decision to add a DE prior to forming their Qualifying Exam Committee.

A “Designated Emphasis” is defined as an area of study constituting a new method of inquiry or an important field of application relevant to two or more...

Combined MSW/PhD students can make their own copy of the MSW/PhD Plan to track their degree requirements and progress. See 2.1b Combined MSW/PhD Program in the PhD Student Handbook for details. Contact the PhD advisor (...