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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2024/2025)
Programme NameBachelor of Social Science (Social Work) (8208)
DepartmentDepartment of Sociology
FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences
Admission CriteriaAn Associate of Social Science (Social Work) Degree.
OR
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 DSW2103.
OR
A Trained Teachers' Class I, Grade I Certificate from Cyril Potter College of Education.
OR
A minimum of five (5) subjects CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency), grades I, II or III or five (5) passes at GCE 'O' Level. Subjects must include English Language.
OR
Any other qualification equivalent to any of the above.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DSW1102 Introduction to Social Work Online 3
DSW1103 Developmental Psychology I Online 3
DSW1104 Introductory Academic Programme Online 0
ECN1100 Introductory Micro-Economics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
SOC1100 The Study of Society In Class 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DSW1202 Introduction to Case Recording & Report Writing Online 3
DSW1203 Developmental Psychology II Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
DSW1204 Professional Values and Ethics Online 0
ECN1200 Introductory Macro-Economics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
POL1200 Introduction to Political Structures and Institutions In Class 3
SOC1200 Introduction to Sociological Theory In Class 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DSW2101 Theory & Practice of Social Work I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW2104 Criminology & the Criminal Justice System In Class 4
DSW2105 Social Policy & Social Legislation Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DSW2107 Human Services Organisations (HSO) in Guyana Online 0
SOC2107 Social Psychology I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DSW2201 Theory & Practice of Social Work II Online 4
DSW2202 Contemporary Social Problem Analysis Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DSW2203 Introduction to Counselling Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW2205 Social Administration Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW2207 Human Rights Online 0

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DSW3101 Advanced Social Work Practice I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW3107 The Sociology of Punishment & Corrections Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW3109 Counselling with Individuals Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW3110 Self and Self Care Online 0
SOC2105 Elements of Survey Sampling & Social Statistics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
SOC3104 Social Science Methodology I Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DSW3201 Advanced Social Work Practice II Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DSW3205 Social Work & the Aging Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DSW3208 Social Work and Addictions Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DSW3209 Group and Family Counselling Online 4
DSW3210 Reflective Practice Online 0
SOC3204 Social Science Methodology II Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DSW4100 Professional Development I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW4101 Local Legislation Online 0
DSW4104 Community Practice Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
WST4100 Gender and Development Online 4
ZZZ4101 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one SOC3108 OR DPM4100
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DSW4200 Professional Development II - Practicum Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW4204 Social Service Delivery Analysis Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
SOC3209 Poverty Analysis Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one course:- NSE3205, SOC2207, SOC4200, SOC3206, DPM3205, POL3207 OR EHE4202

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711