About the Programme
Learn how the principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work.
You will discover:
- How the social work profession promotes social change; problem solving in human relationships; enhances well-being;and empowers people, communities and organizations.
- That social work intervenes where people interact with their environment, and uses different theories, approaches and strategies at various systems levels.
- Professional growth through self-reflection and a guided practicum experience which is supported by a team of committed, dynamic and skilled practitioners.
- How to deliver service to the most vulnerable across various cultures, settings and humans service organizations.
What Will I Study?
You will do courses in:
- Social Work Theory and Practice
- Psychology
- Human Behaviour
- Caribbean Social Problems, Planning and Policy
- Methods in Sociological Research
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Facilities and Resources
Facilities and Resources
1) Enhance your learning at our campus by fully utilising the:
- Laboratory experiences
- 416 hours of Field practicum (The Form)
- Opportunities to network with experienced practitioners.
- Video Library in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
- Opportunity to do a study Abroad Exchange.
Research
Research and Faculty
Our Faculty does research in various areas of Social Work. We focus on policy, administration, therapeutic interventions; supporting legislative and social services institutional reforms; domestic violence, child rights, child protection, disability and HIV/AIDS, juvenile justice.Why Study in Barbados
Come for a semester on Study Abroad or do a full degree in a multicultural learning environment. Enjoy the beach, experience the culture and excel in your studies.
We welcome local, international and regional students.
Career Opportunities
If you want to be:
- A catalyst for change;
- Be engaged in problem solving in human relationships;
- Involved in advocacy, lobbying, networking and coalition building to support change processes;
- Become a child protection specialist, or children’s advocate; a family worker, or community organizer;a probation worker; social work researcher or educator; family mediator; advisor in social policy and human service development; ’green’ social worker; social safety net planner;
- Advance your career in Human Service Organizations; or
- Continue on to postgraduate studies
Then this is the preferred study area we recommend for you!
Why Study in Barbados
Come for a semester on Study Abroad or do a full degree in a multicultural learning environment. Enjoy the beach, experience the culture and excel in your studies.
We welcome local, international and regional students.
Additional Information
Social Work Practicum Manual