Academic programme
Bachelor of Social Science (Social Work)
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A minimum of five (5) subjects CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency), grades I, II or III (grade III from 1998) or five (5) passes at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level. Subjects must include English Language.
- An Associate of Social Science (Social Work) Degree.
- Diploma in Social Work with a Grade Point Average of 2.0. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. NB: Admitted students with Diploma in Social Work must take DSW2203.
- A Trained Teachers' Class I, Grade I Certificate from Cyril Potter College of Education.
- Any other qualification equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for any Chinese course |
| DSW1103 | Developmental Psychology I | 3 | — |
| DSW1102 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| DSW1104 | Introductory Academic Programme | 0 | — |
| ECN1100 | Introductory Micro-Economics | 4 | — |
| SOC1100 | The Study of Society | 3 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for any Chinese course |
| DSW1203 | Developmental Psychology II | 3 | — |
| DSW1202 | Introduction to Case Recording & Report Writing | 3 | — |
| POL1200 | Introduction to Political Structures and Institutions | 3 | — |
| SOC1200 | Introduction to Sociological Theory | 3 | — |
| ECN1200 | Introductory Macro-Economics | 4 | — |
| DSW1204 | Professional Values and Ethics | 0 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSW2104 | Criminology & the Criminal Justice System | 4 | — |
| DSW2107 | Human Services Organisations (HSO) in Guyana | 0 | — |
| DSW2105 | Social Policy & Social Legislation | 4 | — |
| SOC2107 | Social Psychology I | 4 | — |
| DSW2101 | Theory & Practice of Social Work I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSW2202 | Contemporary Social Problem Analysis | 4 | — |
| DSW2207 | Human Rights | 0 | — |
| DSW2203 | Introduction to Counselling | 4 | — |
| DSW2205 | Social Administration | 4 | — |
| DSW2201 | Theory & Practice of Social Work II | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSW3101 | Advanced Social Work Practice I | 4 | — |
| DSW3109 | Counselling with Individuals | 4 | — |
| SOC2105 | Elements of Survey Sampling & Social Statistics | 4 | — |
| DSW3110 | Self and Self Care | 0 | — |
| SOC3104 | Social Science Methodology I | 4 | — |
| DSW3107 | The Sociology of Punishment & Corrections | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSW3201 | Advanced Social Work Practice II | 4 | — |
| DSW3209 | Group and Family Counselling | 4 | — |
| DSW3210 | Reflective Practice | 0 | — |
| SOC3204 | Social Science Methodology II | 4 | — |
| DSW3205 | Social Work & the Aging | 4 | — |
| DSW3208 | Social Work and Addictions | 4 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSW4104 | Community Practice | 4 | — |
| ZZZ4101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one SOC3108 OR DPM4100 |
| WST4100 | Gender and Development | 4 | — |
| DSW4101 | Local Legislation | 0 | — |
| DSW4100 | Professional Development I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ4201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one course:- NSE3205, SOC2207, SOC4200, SOC3206, DPM3205, OR EHE4202 |
| SOC3209 | Poverty Analysis | 4 | — |
| DSW4200 | Professional Development II - Practicum | 4 | — |
| DSW4204 | Social Service Delivery Analysis | 4 | — |