PPS Credential
Post-Master PPS Credential in School Social Work, Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization
The Department of Social Work is excited to introduce the new Post-Master Credential in School Social Work, designed for social workers seeking advanced credentials in Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) and/or Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA).
Program Highlights:
- Meets California credentialing requirements for PPSC and CWA
- Designed for working professionals with flexible course scheduling
- Prepares graduates for impactful roles in schools and community settings
Application Requirements:
- Two letters of recommendation. It is recommended, but not required, that one of the letters be written by an individual who holds an MSW with a PPS Credential / Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization.
- Masters degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution.
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
Advance your career and make a difference in the lives of students and families!
Applications accepted June 15, 2025, through July 31, 2025.
Applications are submitted via Cal State Apply.
Questions can be directed to msw@csumb.edu.
FAQ's
- The Post-Masters PPSC / CWA pathway takes one academic year to complete.
- Start and end dates align with the University’s academic calendar, with Post-Master students starting in the Fall semester.
Classes are offered in the following time blocks:
- 4:00 pm - 6:50 pm
- 7:00 pm - 9:50 pm
Currently, the Post-Master PPSC / CWA is solely in-person.
- For convenience, hyperlinked is the CSU Monterey Bay Net Price Calculator allowing potential applicants to calculate based on individual circumstances.
- The FAFSA application is hyperlinked.
- Questions regarding FAFSA can be directed to Financial Aid at financialaid@csumb.edu.
- Students are also welcome to make a One-on-One Counseling appointment with Financial Aid.
- All curriculum is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and has been formally reviewed/approved by the University’s Curriculum Committee process.
- The Post-Master PPSC / CWA pathway takes one academic year to complete.
- Post-Master students will need to enroll in three specific courses each semester to remain on track to complete the pathway in one academic year.
- Two semesters
- Three classes per semester, for a total of 18 units
- Internship
- Yes, your internship must be completed in a school setting.
- Hours with two different age groups
- 450 hours for PPSC
- 150 hours for CWA
- Yes, your internship must be completed in a school setting.