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Practicum Education Calendars Fall 2024

Event or Deadline

Date

UCB Instruction Begins

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 2, 2024

Fall Practicum Begins

Advanced Students: Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Foundation Students: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Learning Agreements...

MSW Guide to Practicum Education

Access the MSW Student Guide to Practicum Education to learn about:

Practicum Requirements Practicum Placement Processes Roles and Responsibilities of the Practicum Instructor, Consultant, and Director Policies and Procedures (attendance, accommodations, insurance, etc.) Safety Protocols Resources for Students and Practicum Instructors

Disclaimer: Please note that the content within this student handbook is subject to change. We reserve the...

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...

Practicum Education

Overview

As students develop their applied mastery in one of over 350 carefully selected practicum placements, Berkeley Social Welfare Practicum Education Consultants provide individualized assessment, support and coaching throughout their academic journey.

First- and Second-Year Placement Information

MSW students apply classroom learning by engaging in supervised practice in an agency setting, through two year-long placements. In addition, through both placements, we provide continuous educational support from...

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,...

Lobby Days

To support the profession and advocate on behalf of clients and programs, the California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) holds its annual Lobby Days in Sacramento each spring semester. This two-day event gives students from across the state the chance to convene in Sacramento to meet each other, learn skills related to lobbying and advocacy, and meet with legislators to discuss issues related to social work policy, research, and practice....