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Workforce Stipend Information

Each of the three programs below has its own set of required courses/training, and other required components. Review each program description carefully. The applications for these programs are currently closed. Updated information and information session dates and times will be posted and sent to student lists early Spring.

*Stipend availability and parameters may change from one academic year to the next and funding is contingent upon external sources. Neither an application, nor any interviews granted are a guarantee of individual student funding.

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LCSW Preparation

In California

The Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is the licensing and regulatory body for licensed clinical social workers (LSCWs).

CA LCSW Licensing Information

CA LCSW Exam Information

More information on this page is coming soon. Students can review the...

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MSW Student Resources

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From the Undergraduate Chair

Jill Duerr BerrickWelcome to Social Welfare! I'm delighted that you chose Social Welfare as your Berkeley major! I hope to get to know you, to hear more about your future plans, and to learn with you! You've joined a wonderful interdisciplinary major where you are likely to find community among your fellow students and you will work with faculty and staff who care...

Independent Study and DeCals

Social Welfare undergraduate major students may receive credit for supervised, individual or organized group independent study exploring social welfare topics not typically addressed in the existing curriculum, subject to the following policies and procedures:

SOC WEL 97/197: Field Studies in Social Welfare

A student may propose an individual 97/197 or a group 97/197. These courses typically include community service, as well as meetings and academic assignments. Each section of a 97/197 field study course requires a written...

PPSC Preparation

Berkeley Social Welfare offers a fully accredited curriculum in school social work practice, leading to eligibility for a recommendation for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential ("PPSC") with a specialization in School Social Work ("PPS/SSW"), which is issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The PPS School Social Work credential is...

MSW Program Student Handbook

Access the MSW Student Handbook to learn about:

The MSW Program mission, goals, and competencies Academic and Professional Standards for MSW students Curriculum and Degree Requirements Registration and Enrollment Guidelines Relevant University policies

Disclaimer: Please note that the content within this student handbook is subject to change. We reserve the right to update, modify, or amend the information as needed to reflect new policies...

Room Reservations

Registered Student Organizations can reserve campus space through OASIS scheduling.

Unregistered student groups can reserve space through...

Graduate Assembly

The mission of the Graduate Assembly is to improve the lives of University of California, Berkeley graduate students and to foster a vibrant, inclusive graduate student community. The Graduate Assembly is the official representative body of the graduate and professional students at the University of California, Berkeley. The fundamental principles of the Graduate Assembly are the promotion of a vibrant student social life, inclusiveness, activism, community service, educational improvement, and professional development. In service to these principles the Graduate Assembly...

Departmental Conference Travel Grants

Social Welfare Conference Travel Grants

Social Welfare graduate students presenting original research, or participating as an invited discussant or panelist, at a major meeting of a recognized learned society or professional organization, may apply for a Social Welfare Dean’s Conference Travel Grant Award to assist with travel and attendance costs, as shown below:

Degree Program Award Amount Award Eligibility Limits & Requirements Doctoral Students $1,500

Doctoral students may apply for two (2) departmental Conference Travel Grants per academic career,...