The Social Work and Human services program at Babcock University, focuses on preparing professionals who can provide client centered services through Christ -centered best practices in teaching, research and community service.
|
LEVEL |
DEPARTMENTAL |
GEDS |
NON-DEPARTMENTAL |
TOTAL |
|
100 |
12 |
18 |
6 |
36 |
|
200 |
28 |
11 |
3 |
42 |
|
300 |
30 |
5 |
3 |
38 |
|
400 |
33 |
7 |
0 |
40 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
103 |
41 |
12 |
156 |
Candidates seeking admission into the Bachelors in Social Work and Human Services program must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for undergraduate programs: 5 credits at the GCE/SSCE or NECO examinations at not more than 2 sittings.
They must in addition have a minimum of credit level passes at the Senior secondary school Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent in five subjects at not more than two sittings which must include English Language, Biology/Health Science, and any other relevant social science subjects.
DIRECT ENTRY: Waivers may include but not limited to: Minimum of credit grades at GCE Advanced level ( or its equivalence), Diplomas in Social work, Psychiatric Nursing. Behavioral Health Technician or a Bachelors’ degree from other disciplines in addition to the minimum undergraduate requirement. The direct entry duration shall be 3 years.
b. COURSE REQUIREMENT
Social work majors are required to complete internships essential for integrating knowledge values and skills. These internships shall be completed in social service agencies. This will count as part of the field instruction course SOWK 416. The internship will be completed during the summer. The minimum passing grade for all field Instruction classes (SOWK 212, 322,409,416) will be a B according to the Babcock University grading system.
A comprehensive exit examination shall also be administered in the final semester to evaluate the students over all competence and preparedness for entry level into the Social Work profession. A pass grade of 60 is required for graduation. This will be part of the course requirement for SOWK 416. Any student who does not pass the test will be given an opportunity to retake the examination. Students will also be required to complete 615 hours of field practice. Students will be required to develop a professional portfolio that will reflect professional activities that demonstrate competency based on the ten CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) core competencies. Students will start the development of their portfolios in 200L and will be evaluated in the final year. SOWK 416 shall be graded as follows: 40% - Field Internship, 30% - portfolio and seminars, 30%- Comprehensive Examination.
c. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Bachelors of Social Work will be a 4 year program or 3 years by direct entry.
A candidate may advance for candidacy for the award of Bachelors in Social Work and Human Services degree by satisfying the following minimum requirements.
