About this Course

Program Introduction

Social Welfare program equipped students with a variety of skills to work in a community social services or charitable organizations. Students acquire skills to co-ordinate or manage social service delivery, work with counselors and support groups to provide care for individuals and families in need.Careers involved working in social welfare & family centers, community & mental health services, migrant support, neighborhood and local government services, drug, alcohol and gambling rehabilitation, youth programs.

Structure and Duration

8 Modules

Minimum 12 months, Part-time

2 evenings per week, 6:45pm – 9:15pm 

Assessment Methods

The following types of direct assessment methods are used as evaluation tools for each module:

Assignments (60%)

Mid-term Exam (20%)

Final Exam (20%)

Assignments may consist of Multiple choice, True/False, Short answer questions and written assignment such as essays, Case Studies, Critical Reviews and Research Papers.

Delivery Method

Classroom based.

Graduation Requirements

Achieve a minimum 24 credits and earn at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.

Program Subjects

Students must complete 8 subjects which include the 3 Compulsory subjects and choose 5 subjects from the list of Electives.

Eligibility

Minimum 16 years oldCompleted ’O’ Level or ITE CertificateStudent with ‘N’ Level is required to complete the ‘Certificate in Writing & Communication’ with minimum Grade ‘D’.

Modules

• Freshman Composition 1
  
• Introduction to Sociology
  
• General Psychology
  
• Marriage & Family
  
• Social Problems & Social Welfare
  
• Counseling
  
• One Elective in area of Psychology, Sociology or Criminology
  
• One Elective in any area of discipline
  

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