Empower communities through transformative social practice. Develop professional skills to promote social justice and human wellbeing across diverse populations.
Programme Overview
Students develop competencies in crisis intervention, case management, and social policy analysis. The curriculum covers human behavior, social welfare systems, and ethical practice. Graduates gain practical skills through supervised field instruction and community engagement.
Programme Details
- Campuses: Main Campus, South, Tobago, Antigua, St. Lucia
- Degree Components:
- General Education: 50 credits
- Core Requirements: 52 credits
- Cognate: 8 credits
- Emphasis Requirements: 18 credits
- GATE Approved: Yes
- Programme Delivery: Face-to-face / Blended
- Programme Duration: 4 years
- Total Credits: 128
- Specialisations:
- Health
- Community
- Combined
Admission Requirements
- Five O’Level passes (including English Language)
What you'll learn
The University of the Southern Caribbean’s Bachelor of Science in Social Work provides accredited professional training combining classroom learning with 400+ hours of field education. This programme prepares graduates for generalist practice addressing societal challenges at individual, family, and community levels throughout the Caribbean region.
How this Programme Helps You
Graduates qualify for professional social work practice and advanced standing in Master’s programmes. The programme prepares practitioners for health, community, and generalist social work settings. Students develop skills to advocate for vulnerable populations and social justice.