DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION

 

Course Summary                          

Major Courses                                                   27

Cognate                                                            27

General Education                                           13

Research                                                          06

Field Work (Practicum)                                  06

Total                                                                 79

CORE COURSES (27 CREDIT UNITS)

CODE

COURSE TITLE

LH

LH

PH

CH

CU

DSWA  1101

Foundations  of Social Work

30

30

00

45

3

DSWA  1102

Environment and Sustainable Development

30

    00

30

45

3

DSWA  1203

Introduction to Community Development

30

    00

30

45

3

DSWA  1204

Introduction to Social Anthropology

30

30

  00

45

3

DSWA   2105

Economics and Development

30

30

00

45

3

DSWA   2106

Human Resource Management

30

30

00

45

3

DSWA   2107

Foundations of Social Policy and Planning

30

00

30

45

3

DSWA   2208

Introduction to Social Work Ethics, Theory and Practice

30

00

30

45

3

DSWA   2209

Gender and Development

30

30

00

45

3

Total

 

 

 

 

27

COGNATES (27 CREDIT UNITS)

CODE

COURSE TITLE

LH

TH

PH

CH

CU

DGCL 1105

Principles of Counseling

30

00

30

45

3

DPSY 1104

Introduction to Social Psychology

30

30

00

45

3

DSOC 1203

Introduction to Sociology

30

30

00

45

3

DPSY 2105

Human Behavior Growth and Development

30

30

00

45

3

DGBA 2103

Entrepreneurship Concepts

30

00

30

45

3

DDVT 2203

Project Planning and Management

30

00

30

45

3

DDVT 2202

Proposal Writing Techniques

30

00

30

45

3

DMGT 2202

Management and Organization Theory

30

30

00

45

3

DDVT 1207

 Introduction to statistics for Social Science

30

30

00

45

3

Total

 

 

 

 

27

RESEARCH (6 CREDIT UNITS)

LH

  TH

PH

CH

CU

DREM  2101

Research Methods

30

30

00

45

3

DREP    2202

Research Project

00

30

60

45

3

Total

 

 

 

 

6

FIELD WORK (3 CREDIT UNITS)

LH

  TH

PH

CH

CU

DSFP 2301

Field Education Practicum

00

00

90

45

3

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

3

GENERAL COURSES (13 CREDIT UNITS)

CATEGORY

COURSE

LH

LH

PH

CH

CU

GECR 1101

Christian Beliefs

30

30

00

45

3

GECH 1101

Health Principles

30

30

00

45

3

GECL 1101

Introduction to Writing  Skills

30

30

00

45

3

GECC 1101

Fundamentals of Computers

30

30

30

60

4

Total

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

Semester Schedule

Year 1 – Semester 1

 

 

Course Code

Course Title

CU

GECR     1101

Christian Beliefs

3

GECH    1101

Health Principles

3

GECL     1101

Introduction to Writing Skills

3

GECC    1101

Fundamentals of Computer and Office Application

4

DPSY     1104

Introduction to Social Psychology

3

DGCL    1105

Principles of Counseling

3

DSWA   1101

Foundations of Social Work

3

 

Total

22

Year 1 – Semester 2

 

 

Course Code

Course Title

CU

DDVT   1207

Introduction to statistics for Social Science

3

DSOC    1202

Introduction to Sociology

3

DSWA   1202

Environment and Sustainable Development

3

DSWA   1203

Introduction to Community Development

3

DSWA   1204

Introduction to Social Anthropology

3

 

Total

15

Year 2 – Semester 1

 

 

Course Code

Course Title

 

DSWA  2105

Economics and Development

3

DSWA  2106

Human Resource Management          

3

DGBA  2103

Entrepreneurship Concepts

3

DSWA  2107

Foundations for Social Policy and Planning

3

DPSY    2105

Human Behavior, Growth & Development

3

DREM  2101

Research Methods

3

 

Total

18

Year 2 – Semester 2

 

 

Course Code

Course Title

 

DDVT   2201

Proposal Writing Techniques

3

DMGT  2202

Organization & Management Theory

3

DDVT   2203

Project Planning and Management

3

DSWA  2208

Introduction to Social Work Ethics, Theory & Practice

3

DSWA  2209

Gender and Development

3

DREP   2202

Research Project

3

 

Total

18

SUMMER

 

 

Course Code

Course Code

CU

DSFP    213

Field Education Practicum

3

 


DSWA 1105. DSWA 1105. INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING

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DPSY 2106 DPSY 2106 HUMAN BEHAVIOR, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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INTSP DCPS 1207/DSWA 1203: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

INTSP DCPS 1207/DSWA 1203: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

This course unit will expose students to the components, causes, history and methodology of social psychology and how it influences thought and behavior. The students will further be introduced  to the meaning and practical application of social psychology, construction of self and society, social cognition, interpersonal relationships, the power of social influence, attitudes, persuasions, locus of control, conflict, aggression and, prejudice.

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DREM DREM 2201: RESEARCH METHODS

DREM DREM 2201: RESEARCH METHODS

This course introduces students to the theoretical aspect of how to conduct research. Research methods and techniques are emphasized as a preparation of how students should carry out research. A research process should be introduced to students as, identification and formulation of research problem, objectives, questions, hypothesis, and scope, significance of the study, literature review, Methodology, analysis of data and its presentation The aim of the Research Methods course is to provide an integrated training in methods appropriate for undertaking primary research on dry lands livelihoods and to prepare participants to be able to undertake present and analyze a piece of primary research in their chosen specialized area.

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INTC DSW 1102: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING

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FSW DSWA 1101: FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WORK

FSW DSWA 1101: FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WORK

This course is an introduction to the profession of social work and social in¬terventions. It focuses on social work as a profession, the concept of social work, origins, development, principles, and fields of practice, practice methods, values and ethics.

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INTCO DSWA 1102 / CCSG 1102: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING

INTCO DSWA 1102 / CCSG 1102: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING


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ITS DSWA 1205: Introduction to Sociology

ITS DSWA 1205: Introduction to Sociology

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ITSA DSWA 2107: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY

ITSA DSWA 2107: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY

The course introduces the students to the meaning and scope of anthropology and its main branches, concepts of community, society and culture, marriage and family in primitive societies, Kinship system, Economic, political, and religion Anthropology, field work and field work traditions in anthropology.


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ECODEV DSWA 2108: ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT

ECODEV DSWA 2108: ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT

The course introduces the theoretical principles of economics, application of economics in solving problems, poverty and underdevelopment, National income and standards of living, economic growth and development and strategies of national development planning. 


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FSPP DSWA 2110: FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL POLICY PLANNING

FSPP DSWA 2110: FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL POLICY PLANNING

This is a study of the principles and basis of social policy, planning process and the
nature of social policy planning. Emphasis is on the elements of pro¬gram development,
monitoring and evaluation, the role of the state in social planning, development problems and policies.

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ISWETP DSWA 2211: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK ETHICS, THEORY AND PRACTICE

ISWETP DSWA 2211: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK ETHICS, THEORY AND PRACTICE

This course is a study of the ethical values in social work, principles and professional code of ethics. It covers the user’s rights, social workers’ duties and focuses on the codes of practice. It is also an overview of the theoretical foundation of social work practice, the practical skills, problem solving models and models of social work intervention as it relates to client engagement, problem assessment, data collection, goals strategies, action and evaluation to help client or client system resolve problems. Students will be required to go for a field trip as a requirement to fulfill the course subject to a typed field trip report.

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ENSUS DSWA 1204: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

ENSUS DSWA 1204: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The course introduces the concepts of environment and sustainable development, components and types, issues that promote or undermine sustainable development such as ozone layer, environmental education, industry, farming, natural hazards, population growth, HIV/AIDS, and Mining. The role of social workers in sustainable development will also be covered.

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OPWT SS DDVT 2109: PROPOSAL WRITING TECHNIQUES (Social Scinces)

OPWT SS DDVT 2109: PROPOSAL WRITING TECHNIQUES (Social Scinces)

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