Child Welfare and Attendance Credential
Program Design
The PLNU Child Welfare and Attendance Program is a stand-alone program that requires candidates to hold a current PPS credential or be completing the PPS program in order to take the courses. There are three courses and one field work course for a total of 12 units. The CWA is currently offered only at the Arcadia Regional Center in Los Angeles County.
- Professional Studies/Continuing Education Credit - Register Now
- Graduate Credit (6-unit maximum without applying to the credential program)
- Apply to the credential program - Application Process
Program Information
// Summer 2012
- GED 645 The Laws and Professional Role of Child Welfare and Attendance Counselors (3 units)
- May 19
- June 2
- June 16
- all 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- GED 646 Child Welfare and Attendance Program; Leadership, Management, Collaboration, and Community/Parent Partnerships (3 units)
- June 23
- July 7
- July 21
- all 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- GED 647 School Culture and Addressing Barriers to Student Achievement (3 units)
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 18
- all 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- GED 688 Research and Field Practicum for Child Welfare (3 units)
- TBD
* In addition to each Saturday class meeting, 22 1/2 hours of instruction will be conducted online.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Each one of the PLNU School of Education Regional Centers has a program coordinator that is available to answer questions about curriculum. In addition, a graduate enrollment counselor is available to answer questions about the admissions process, application deadlines and materials.Contact the Faculty Program coordinator for information on Curriculum and credential requirements, or contact the Graduate Enrollment Counselor for information on application materials, deadlines and fees.
Arcadia
Ray Vincent, CWA Program Director rayvincent@pointloma.edu
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