Social Welfare currently offers two Graduate Certificate programs. PLEASE NOTE: Certificates may not be available for cohorts admitted after Fall 2024. To be eligible for either, students must be:
Registered and enrolled in a graduate degree program at UC Berkeley.
In good academic standing (e.g., GPA of 3.0 or better).
Students should generally express their interest as early into their graduate studies as reasonable, to ensure timely progress towards their...
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.
Welcome 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 deeply...
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...
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...
Welcome 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 deeply...