Bachelors of Science Honors in Social Work
Program Overview
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme a graduate will be able to:
think critically to analyse, interpret, conceptualise and solve complex social work problems;
use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources;
assess client systems and their social functioning;
plan and implement appropriate social work intervention strategies and techniques when working with individuals, groups and communities;
plan, execute social work research and utilisation of findings to inform social work intervention;
understand how social welfare policies and legislation are developed and influenced;
understand roles, functions, knowledge and skills for effective social work supervision;
identify the purpose, functions and principles of social work within the developmental social work paradigm;
formulate project plans for funding social services;
work effectively in an inter-sectoral and multi- and/or inter-disciplinary setting to deliver social services; and
understand roles, functions, principles and characteristics of management and administration within social service delivery.
Career Opportunities/Matophonic Journey
Social Worker
International Social Worker
CURRICULUM:
First Year
BSSW 101 | Academic Writing |
BSSW 102 | Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare |
BSSW 103 |
Introduction to Sociology |
BSSW 104 | Introduction to Psychology |
BSSW 105 | Ethics and Values in Social Work |
BSSW 106 | ICT Application in Social Work |
ELECTIVES | |
BSSW 107 | Advocacy and Community Organisation |
BSSW 108 | Rights of Individuals and Communities |
BSSW 109 | Communication Skills in Social Work |
BSSW 110 | Social Psychology |
BSSW 111 | Introduction to Social Anthropology |
BSSW 112 | Human Behaviour and the Social Environment |
BSSW 113 | Youth Culture and Substance Abuse |
BSSW 114 | Social Work Counselling Skills |
ELECTIVES | |
BSSW 115 | Psychopathology |
BSSW 116 | Justice and Oppression |
Second Year
BSSW 201 | Introduction to Social Work with Individuals and Families |
BSSW 202 | Introduction to Social Work with Communities |
BSSW 203 | Introduction to Social Work with Groups |
BSSW 204 | Socio-Economic Development |
BSSW 205 | Social Welfare Policies, Legislation and Human Rights |
BSSW 206 | Social Work and Gender-Based Violence |
BSSW 207 | Ignatian Spirituality and Service Programme |
ELECTIVES | |
BSSW 208 | Community Health |
BSSW 209 | Rehabilitation Social Work |
BSSW 210 | Research Methods and Statistics |
BSSW 211 | Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families |
BSSW 212 | Advanced Social Work Practice with Communities |
BSSW 213 | Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups |
BSSW 214 | Trafficking in Human Persons: A Social Worker’s Role |
BSSW 215 | Social Work and Disability |
ELECTIVES | |
BSSW 216 | School Social Work |
BSSW 217 | Helping Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities |
Third Year
Forth Year
BSSW 401 | Social Policy |
BSSW 402 | Management and Administration of Social Welfare Organisations |
BSSW 403 | Integrated Fields of Social Work Practice |
BSSW 404 | Social Work Entrepreneurship |
BSSW 405 | Dissertation |
ELECTIVES | |
BSSW 406 | Occupational and Employee Assistance |
BSSW 407 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse |
BSSW 408 | Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults |
BSSW 409 | Disaster Management |
ELECTIVES | |
BSSW 410 | International Social Work |
BSSW 411 | Independent living for Elderly Persons |
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