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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameAssociate of Social Science (Social Work) (8104)
DepartmentDepartment of Sociology
FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences
Admission CriteriaCertificate in Industrial Relations and Management from the Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE).
OR
A Trained Teachers' Class I, Grade I Certificate from Cyril Potter College of Education.
OR
Commonwealth Diploma in Youth Work.
OR
Certificate in Industrial and Social Studies from Critchlow Labour College (CLC) together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
OR
Admit based on Advanced Standing Regulation approved by the Academic Board.
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
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
Mature age (21 years and over) with three (3) or more years' experience in the field, together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot to register for Chinese/Mandarin course.
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
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot to register for Chinese/Mandarin course.
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