To apply for the PPS Credential in School Social Work program, you must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, APU’s Master of Social Work program, or have already completed an MSW degree. You must also have completed your undergraduate degree at a regionally accredited college or university. Please visit the APU MSW PPSC website for more details on PPSC admissions requirements.
MSW Practicum Application (Due December 1): Before applying to the PPSC program, all MSW students must complete the general practicum application process and identify their interest in applying for the PPSC program. MSW practicum applications will be emailed in November to all eligible MSW students entering their specialization year.
PPSC Practicum Application (Due December 1): Both MSW practicum application and PPSC practicum applications are due for eligibility. The PPSC application will be emailed upon completion of the general practicum application.
PPSC Information Meeting (Zoom) for 2026-27: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6-7pm
Slide Deck (Coming Soon!)
Zoom Recording (Coming Soon!)
This meeting is for anyone interested in PPSC or with questions and would like more information regarding the PPSC program.
MSW Practicum Application (Due February 22, 2026): Before applying to the PPSC program, all MSW students must complete the general practicum application process and identify their interest in applying for the PPSC program. MSW practicum applications will be emailed to students confirming attendance.
PPSC Practicum Application (Due February 22, 2026): Both MSW practicum application and PPSC practicum applications are due for eligibility. The PPSC application will be emailed upon completion of the general practicum application.
PPSC Information Meeting for New Advanced Standing Students (Zoom): February 18, 2026 at 5:30-6:30pm
This meeting is for anyone interested in PPSC or with questions and would like more information regarding the PPSC program.
(If you are unable to attend the live meeting, please refer to the slides and Zoom recording from above for more information)