Social Work
Admission to Program
Admission to the program is explained in the HCT Admission Policy described in the Academic Policies section of this Catalog. In addition, students will be admitted to the Social Work Program through an interview and selection process.
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 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 are eligible for a one year Work Experiential Learning experience during their study.
Program Goals
- Equip social work students with the knowledge, values, and skills to create competent professionals who can engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate the outcome of generalist practice in the UAE.
- Prepare Social Work graduates to respond to the changing social needs and demands in the UAE by diversifying Social Work Education and including evidence-based practice and research.
- Prepare social work students with critical thinking skills to adopt ethical and professional behavior in their research and practice.
- Prepare students to engage in diverse practice & advocacy for inclusion, diversity, human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice in accordance with international conventions and the UAE laws.
Program Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Social Work (NQF Level 7)
Upon successful completion of this program the graduate will be able to:
PLO 1 : Apply the values, skills and knowledge from social work and related fields to provide quality health and human services in clinical and non-clinical settings
PLO 2: Demonstrate effective generalist social work practice through the critical analysis of social policy, professional knowledge, and practice
PLO 3: Utilize evidence-based practice and research for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities to improve outcomes for clients
PLO 4: Demonstrate independent learning achievement through effective cognitive, technical, analytical, and communication skills in clinical and non-clinical settings to provide high standard and quality services.
PLO 5: Demonstrate professional competencies and attributes in technical leadership and supervision as well as working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a diverse range of practice settings (Technical Leader)
PLO 6: Demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation skills to contribute and manage practice challenges within local and global contexts respecting socio-cultural and relationships (Graduating Companies)
PLO 7: Demonstrate the ability of exhibiting independent learning skills through self-evaluation and undertaking responsibility for initiating and facilitating professional development using ethical standards of practice within culturally diverse, complex and unfamiliar settings.
Completion Requirements
Bachelor of Social Work
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 | |
| 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 Management and Leadership | 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 | ||
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 122 |
| Maximum Duration of Study | 6 years |
| Minimum Duration of Study | 4 years |
| Cost Recovery Program | No |
| Program Code | BHSWU |
| Major Code | HSW |
Recommended Sequence of Study
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 3 | ||
| 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 4 | ||
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| AES 1033 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| HSW 2143 | Social Work Practice II | 3 |
| HSW 2323 | Vulnerable Populations: Persons with Disabilities | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| HSW 2324 | Child Protection Field Education | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| 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 |
| LSM 1113 | Statistical Mathematics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HSW 3033 | Advanced Group Work | 3 |
| HSW 3223 | Social Work Action and Advocacy | 3 |
| HSW 4303 | Social Work with Communities | 3 |
| LSC 2223 | Future Skills Capstone | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| HSW 3943 | Social Work Field Education II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| HSW 4013 | Research Methodologies for Social Work | 3 |
| HSW 4033 | Social Policy and Social Development | 3 |
| HSW 4223 | Social Work Management and Leadership | 3 |
| HSW 4233 | International Social Work | 3 |
| HSW 4243 | Psychological Health and Issues | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| HSW 4216 | Capstone Research Project | 6 |
| HSW 4927 | Social Work Field Education III | 7 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |
Anamika Vajpayi, Lecturer, Master of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India
Joelle Chamoun, Clinical Instructor, Master in Education, American University, UAE
John Roberts, Lecturer, Master of Social Work, Exeter University, UK
Khaoula Benothman, Lecturer, Master in Social Work, South Bank University, UK
Leire Beltran, Lecturer, Master in Social Work, University of Navarre, Spain
Mona Abdelaal, Assistant Professor, PhD in Social Work, the Ohio State University, USA
Nawal Majeed, Lecturer, M.Sc. in Education and Training, Surrey University, Guildford, UK