Bachelor of Social Work

This programme brings to the fore the philosophical, value and knowledge base of social work.  The programme has been designed in a manner that blends theory with practice.  The course work of the programme covers a broad spectrum ofareas ranging from theoretical to practice courses.

Courses which combine theory and practice include community development, social administration and evaluation research.The practical aspect of the three courses will require students to undertake field work placement exercises for a period of about two (2) months during their second and third years of training respectively.

Ultimately, the Bachelor of Social Work degree programme equips students with the knowledge and skills to intervene in a variety of socio-economic situations at both micro and macro levels of social work practice.  Notable areas where students could develop competence include social problem identification and resolution, social policy development and analysis, planning, evaluation research, social administration, and counseling.

Course outline 

 Electives

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 Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:

 •        Motivate and empower individuals and community groups to take charge of their own development;

Relate theory to practice in relation to socio-economic issues;

•  Identify and propose effective solutions to socio-economic problems through review of social     legislation and policy pertaining to both urban and rural settings;
•  Identify and effectively address psychosocial problems that impede individuals from obtaining benefits from and contributing to social welfare;
•  Initiate, promote, plan, evaluate and administer social services and community development programmes.