Development Studies and Social Work
The course will be taught in two semesters at this level which will be run for 720 hours in two six-month periods. The course will focus on application of knowledge acquired during the Advanced Diploma level. Here the students are expected to apply the underlying social ethics and principles in development and social work; and able to exhibit their research skills.
At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the Gambia Social Welfare Policy and system
2. Show regard for the culture of clients
3. Identify the roles of social workers in the mental health setting
4. Show knowledge of social work assessment and intervention
5. Identify the practice requirements for developing competency in practice
WASSCE: 3 credits including Mathematics and English plus two passes in the relevant area or its equivalent. Completion of the certificate level
Matured students: must be 35 yrs and above or 4 years working experience
| Course Code | Courses | Pre-requisite | L | T | P | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDS 400 | THEORIES AND PRACTICE OF MENTAL HEALTH | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| GDS 401 | SOCIAL WORK FIELD PRACTICE | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| GDS 402 | ADVANCED COMMUNITY PRACTICE I | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| GDS 403 | DEATHS, DYING AND MOURNING | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| GDS 404 | HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 25 | 10 | 40 |
| Course Code | Courses | Pre-requisite | L | T | P | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDS 405 | SOCIAL WELFARE AND POLICY SERVICE | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| GDS 406 | ADVANCED COMMUNITY PRACTICE II | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| GDS 407 | SOCIAL WORK THERAPY | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| GDS 408 | CRIMINOLOGY | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| GCP 410 | PRACTICAL RESEARCH WORK | — | 10 | 5 | 30 | 45 |
| TOTAL | 20 | 25 | 35 | 80 |
L = Learning hours, T = Theory, P = Practical, CH = Credit Hours.
INTERNSHIP/WORK PLACEMENT DURATION AND METHODOLOGY: 3 Months
| NO. | Methodology | Score (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | PRACTICAL | 15% |
| 2. | TEST/ASSIGNMENT | 35% |
| 3. | EXAMINATION | 60% |
