UNAM Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Course

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1 UNAM Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Course

1.1 Degree

1.2 Introduction

1.3 Admission Criteria

1.4 Duration of Study

1.5 Modules

1.6 See Also

Degree

Bachelor of Arts Honours

Introduction

This programme aims to educate students for a specific profession, namely social work. The student should acquire theoretical knowledge, professional skills and adhere to the ethical code of the profession. The student should be able to perform in all the methods of the social work profession, which include social work with individuals, groups and communities, as well as research and management. These methods are to be applied according to the integrated model of social work. The methods are tailored to the specific needs of a client, group or a community system.

Admission Criteria

To register for an undergraduate degree programme a candidate must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) or a recognised equivalent qualification.
English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as English as a Second Language at NSSCO level with a minimum C symbol, or English as a First Language at NSSCO level with a minimum D symbol.
A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subjects (of which English must be one) to be admitted to undergraduate studies (cf. 7.3 General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). Obtaining the minimum number of points, however, does not necessarily ensure admission. Admission is based on places available in Courses, subjects and programmes and is awarded on the basis of merit.
In addition to the above, admission to the Tourism, Geography and Environmental Studies courses require at least a D symbol in Mathematics on NSSC level or the equivalent and/or at least a C symbol in Geography at NSSC level or the equivalent.
The University reserves the right to interview students before admission.
Certain Courses, subjects or programmes may require special written application by and/or screening of candidates before admission is considered. Candidates who do not meet the requirements for admission to such Courses, subjects or programmes may, however, register for any other Courses, subjects or programmes to which they are admitted subject to relevant University and Faculty regulations.
Admission can also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Regulations (cf. 7.4 Mature Age Entry Scheme in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). A special application form is available for this purpose.

Duration of Study

The Bachelor’s degree cannot be completed in less than four (4) years of full-time study, unless a student is granted credits on the basis of studies completed elsewhere, and/or for another qualification.
The programme for a Bachelor’s degree must be completed within six years of full-time registration, unless special permission is granted for this period to be exceeded.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
Introduction to Social Work
The Law of Persons and the Family
Orientation to Direct Practices

Year 1, Semester 2
Contemporary Child and Youth Issues
Disaster Management
Social Work Practice

Year 2, Semester 1
Social Work with Individuals
Social Work and the Law
Direct Practices with Individuals

Year 2, Semester 2
Social Work with Groups
Introduction to Social Development
Gender and Culture in Social Work
Introduction to Management
Direct Practices with Groups

Year 3, Semester 1
Social Work with Communities
Palliative Care

Year 3, Semester 2
Social Work with Vulnerable Groups
Case Management
Social Work Research
Applied Case Management
Direct Practices with Communities

Year 4, Semester 1
Advanced Social Work with Individuals and Families
Advanced Social Work with Groups
Advanced Social Work with Communities
Research Project in Social Work
Specialized Fields in Social Work

Year 4, Semester 2
Social Work Management
Research Project in Social Work
Professional Social Work Practice (Internship) double course.