About the Programme

Introduction

The Master of Social Work degree programme has been developed to train social work professionals to respond effectively and efficiently to the changing social work climate in the Caribbean by providing leadership and management in social service agencies; additionally, to equip these professionals with skills in the planning and evaluation of programmes.

What Will I Study?

Objectives

• The Master of Social Work is designed to produce graduates who can:
• Critically analyze social policy and evaluate the impact of social policies on client groups;
• Prepare recommendations for policy changes;
• Employ skills for the effective management of an agency’s human resources with emphasis on areas such as recruitment and retention of staff, supervision and staff development;
• Formulate procedures for ensuring quality and equality in service provision to clients;
• Work with subordinates in identifying the need for change, implementing change strategies and effectively managing change;
• Build theory in relation to social work administration in the Caribbean context;
• Utilize a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods in the practice of management within social work settings;
• Plan, implement and evaluate social work programmes;
• Prepare, justify and defend the annual budget of a social service agency and manage its overall financial aspects;
• Demonstrate leadership behavior in the social work profession; and
• Effectively and efficiently undertake the total management of a social service agency.

Additional Information

Please see the MSW Brochure for details.

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