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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
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.
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 Online 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
SOC1100 The Study of Society Online 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 Online 3
DSW1204 Professional Values and Ethics Online 0
ECN1200 Introductory Macro-Economics Online 4
POL1200 Introduction to Political Structures and Institutions Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
SOC1200 Introduction to Sociological Theory Online 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 Online 4
DSW2104 Criminology & the Criminal Justice System Online 4
DSW2105 Social Policy & Social Legislation Online 4
DSW2107 Human Services Organisations (HSO) in Guyana Online 0
SOC2107 Social Psychology I 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 Online 4
DSW2203 Introduction to Counselling Online 4
DSW2205 Social Administration 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 Online 4
DSW3107 The Sociology of Punishment & Corrections Online 4
DSW3109 Counselling with Individuals Online 4
DSW3110 Self and Self Care Online 0
SOC2105 Elements of Survey Sampling & Social Statistics 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 Online 4
DSW3205 Social Work & the Aging Online 4
DSW3208 Social Work and Addictions Online 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 Online 4
DSW4101 Local Legislation Online 0
DSW4104 Community Practice 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 Online 4
DSW4204 Social Service Delivery Analysis Online 4
SOC3209 Poverty Analysis 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