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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 IGCSE/GCE 'O' level and 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).
OR
Passes in both the Introduction to Social Work I and Introduction to Social Work II offered by the Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE).
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 Slot for Chinese Course
DSW1102 Introduction to Social Work Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
DSW1103 Developmental Psychology I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
DSW1104 Introductory Academic Programme Hybrid (Online and In Class) 0
ECN1100 Introductory Micro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 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 Slot for Chinese Course
DSW1202 Introduction to Case Recording & Report Writing Online 3
DSW1203 Developmental Psychology II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
DSW1204 Professional Values and Ethics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 0
ECN1200 Introductory Macro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
POL1200 Introduction to Political Structures and Institutions Hybrid (Online and In Class) 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 Hybrid (Online and In Class) 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 (Online and In Class) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DSW2201 Theory & Practice of Social Work II Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
DSW2202 Contemporary Social Problem Analysis Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW2203 Introduction to Counselling Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW2205 Social Administration Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
DSW2207 Human Rights Hybrid (In Class/Online) 0

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