Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Completing the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) in School Social Work with an authorization in Child Welfare and Attendance will prepare you to graduate with an additional professional credential and competitive advantage to start your career.
Learning outcomes will include:
- Working with students in the classroom
- Managing student cases
- Providing crisis intervention
- Using school-based student risk assessments
- Developing classroom, school and district-wide programs
- Supporting students’ academic development through behavioral and socio-emotional interventions
Social workers in a school setting address behavioral issues that can hinder a child’s educational development, deliver psychological first aid interventions to students and faculty members during school-wide emergencies or community crisis events, and are essential for providing support to students with traumatic backgrounds who might otherwise be left behind or misunderstood.
PPSC: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Obtain a Certificate of Clearance Prerequisite to beginning practicum
Step 2: Practicum Experience Requirement Accrual of practice hours through internship
Step 3: Required Coursework Specific preparation for the PPSC
Step 4: Examination California Basic Educational Skills Test Requirements
Step 5: PPSC Completion Checklist Everything needed to receive your Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Journey to the PPSC - Credentialing Process
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