Social Work
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Bachelor of Social Work
and Diploma in Child Protection
Admission to Program
Admission to the program is explained in the HCT Admission Policy described in the Academic Policies section of this Catalog.
Program Description
Successful completion of the four-year, social work program will provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies to work with individuals, families, groups and communities to solve problems and enhance social functioning. Graduates will be able to work in a variety of health and human service settings, and apply varied intervention methods to address problems such as child abuse, old age, disabilities, family and child relationships, family violence, mental illness and crisis management.
Students will have the option to graduate with a Diploma in Child Protection upon the successful completion of all required courses and field education. Successful completion of the two year Child Protection diploma will provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies to work with children at risk for abuse and neglect.
Program Mission
The social work program prepares Emirati nationals for professional social work and child protection employment that promotes social justice in both local and global contexts.
Program Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Social Work (NQF Level 7)
Upon successful completion of this program the graduate will be able to:
- Apply the values, knowledge and skills from social work and related fields to provide quality health and human services in clinical and non-clinical settings.
- Demonstrate effective generalist social work practice through the critical analysis of social policy, professional knowledge, and practice.
- Utilize research and knowledge from associated disciplines to support social work practice that advocates for social justice in the local and global context.
- Apply technical, research and analytical skills for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities.
- Implement approaches and techniques for social work practice in diverse cultural contexts.
- Develop approaches to managing and supervising complex practice within local and global contexts respecting socio-cultural norms and relationships.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain autonomy within supervisory contexts taking responsibility for managing team relationships and mentoring others in social work practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to self-evaluate and exhibit responsibility for contributing to and managing professional development and ethical standards of practice within diverse, complex and unfamiliar settings.
Diploma in Child Protection (NQF Level 5)
On successful completion of this program the graduate will be able to:
- Apply specialized knowledge to provide quality social services in clinical and non-clinical child protection settings.
- Demonstrate effective relationships with children and families through integration of social work theory with ethical and legal standards of practice.
- Assess and apply knowledge and methods for effective practices in child protection that promotes social justice in the local context.
- Plan and implement child welfare interventions to promote the positive development of children and families.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships through the application of culturally sensitive communication skills, problem solving methods and ethical standards.
- Coordinate the implementation of child protection processes, helping to guide teams in designing practices that support the development of healthy socio-cultural relationships.
- Under guidance, demonstrate the ability to work both independently as well as part of team to both develop the performance of self and others within a diverse range of settings.
- Demonstrate ongoing development as a child protection worker responsible for comprehending and applying ethical standards.
Social Work Bachelor
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 122 credits as follows:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Social Work Core Courses | 72 | |
Field Education Courses | 14 | |
General Studies | 33 | |
General Health Sciences | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 122 |
Child Protection Diploma
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 61 credits as follows:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Social Work Core Courses | 33 | |
Field Education Courses | 4 | |
General Studies | 21 | |
General Health Sciences | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 61 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Social Work Core Courses | ||
Required Credits: 75 | ||
HSC 2203 | Psychology | 3 |
HSW 1003 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
HSW 1023 | Basic Counselling Skills | 3 |
HSW 1033 | Social Diversity and Justice | 3 |
HSW 1223 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
HSW 1233 | Social Work and Child Protection in the UAE | 3 |
HSW 1313 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment I - Children and Adolescents | 3 |
HSW 2013 | Vulnerable Populations: Children and Families | 3 |
HSW 2033 | Laws and Ethics in Social Work in the UAE | 3 |
HSW 2133 | Social Work with Families | 3 |
HSW 2143 | Social Work Practice II | 3 |
HSW 2323 | Vulnerable Populations: Persons with Disabilities | 3 |
HSW 3013 | Social Work Practice III | 3 |
HSW 3023 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment II | 3 |
HSW 3033 | Advanced Group Work | 3 |
HSW 3103 | Social Work with Groups | 3 |
HSW 3223 | Social Work Action and Advocacy | 3 |
HSW 4013 | Research Methodologies for Social Work | 3 |
HSW 4033 | Social Policy and Social Development | 3 |
HSW 4216 | Capstone Research Project | 6 |
HSW 4223 | Social Work Administration | 3 |
HSW 4233 | International Social Work | 3 |
HSW 4243 | Psychological Health and Issues | 3 |
HSW 4303 | Social Work with Communities | 3 |
Social Work and Child Protection Field Education Courses | ||
Required Credits: 14 | ||
HSW 2324 | Child Protection Field Education | 4 |
HSW 3943 | Social Work Field Education II | 3 |
HSW 4927 | Social Work Field Education III | 7 |
General Studies | ||
Required Credits: 33 | ||
English, Arabic or other Languages | ||
Required Credits: 12 | ||
Humanities or Art | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
Information Technology or Mathematics | ||
Required Credits: 6 | ||
The Natural Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
The Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 9 |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Year 1 | ||
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Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
HSW 1003 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
HSW 1023 | Basic Counselling Skills | 3 |
HSW 1033 | Social Diversity and Justice | 3 |
LSC 1103 | Professional Communication and Reporting | 3 |
LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
AES 1013 | Arabic Communications I | 3 |
HSC 1233 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
HSW 1223 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
HSW 1233 | Social Work and Child Protection in the UAE | 3 |
HSW 1313 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment I - Children and Adolescents | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
HSC 2203 | Psychology | 3 |
HSW 2013 | Vulnerable Populations: Children and Families | 3 |
HSW 2033 | Laws and Ethics in Social Work in the UAE | 3 |
HSW 2133 | Social Work with Families | 3 |
LSS 1123 | Basic Research Methods | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
HSW 2143 | Social Work Practice II | 3 |
HSW 2323 | Vulnerable Populations: Persons with Disabilities | 3 |
LSM 1113 | Statistical Mathematics | 3 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Summer | ||
HSW 2324 | Child Protection Field Education | 4 |
Diploma in Child Protection Exit Option | ||
Credit Hours | 4 | |
Year 3 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
HSW 3013 | Social Work Practice III | 3 |
HSW 3023 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment II | 3 |
HSW 3103 | Social Work with Groups | 3 |
ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
AES 3003 | Professional Arabic | 3 |
HSW 3033 | Advanced Group Work | 3 |
HSW 3223 | Social Work Action and Advocacy | 3 |
LSC 2103 | Academic Reading and Writing II | 3 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Summer | ||
HSW 3943 | Social Work Field Education II | 3 |
Credit Hours | 3 | |
Year 4 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
HSW 4013 | Research Methodologies for Social Work | 3 |
HSW 4033 | Social Policy and Social Development | 3 |
HSW 4223 | Social Work Administration | 3 |
HSW 4233 | International Social Work | 3 |
HSW 4243 | Psychological Health and Issues | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
HSW 4216 | Capstone Research Project | 6 |
HSW 4303 | Social Work with Communities | 3 |
HSW 4927 | Social Work Field Education III | 7 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours | 122 |