Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Social Work

The Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Social Work at Bindura University of Science Education is a four-year programme. It includes introductory courses in social welfare, social work, Sociology, and Psychology, plus topics such as social work with individuals, groups and communities, socioeconomic development, community health, and community psychology. You also study social work law and policy, individual and social pathology, child welfare policy and practice, rural development, and social research methods.

The programme includes field work attachment and a research project. Course study is organised across Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV, covering social research methods, administration and management of social welfare organizations, disabilities studies, attachment, and advanced modules such as social policy and administration, gender studies, counselling, project planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, and disaster management.

Modules

• SW101 Introduction to Social Work
• SW102 Introduction to Social Welfare
• SW103 Introduction to Sociology
• SW104 Introduction to Psychology
• SW105 Social Work Law and Policy
• SW106 Social Psychology
• SW 108 Social work ethics and values
• SW109 Introduction to Social Anthropology
• SW 110 Youth Development
• PC103 Communication Skills
• HS101 HIV/AIDS Education
• CS101 Introduction to Computer Science

• Have obtained 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics with a C or better.
• Have obtained any two “A” level passes
• Special or mature admission shall be in accordance with the General Regulations.

• Register as Social Workers with the Council of Social Workers in accordance with the Social Worker’s Act 27:21 of 2001