BSc Social Work (Special)

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences – FSS

Department: Behavioural Sciences – DOBS

Level: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) – BSc

Description:

This programme equips students with the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide assistance to those in society who are most in need. It includes courses in psychology, sociology and law, as well as the theory and practice of social work, law for social work, social policy development, family and child welfare and counselling. Students may also choose from a range of electives pertaining to disabilities, rural communities, criminology and international social work.

CSEC Minimum passes: 5

CSEC Mandatory: English Language, Mathematics

CAPE Minimum passes: 2

Career Opportunities: Criminal Justice; Law; Health Sciences & Medicine; Conflict; Resolution; Mediation; Psychology; Counselling; Management; Public Policy; Social Work; Research