Social Work

LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK - 3 year contract (Citizens only)

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Department/Faculty

Social Work

Closing Date

Mon, 17 Mar. 2025

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

VACANCY NO. IRC 2214

Duties: The successful applicant should be able to teach social work methods, particularly a combination of any two (2) of the following areas: Social Policy, Clinical Social Work, Community Practice and Research. The successful candidate will also be expected to carry-out other duties as may be directed by the Head of Department

Requirements: Candidates should possess: (i) at least a relevant Doctorate degree in social work or social welfare; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research; (iii) University teaching experience or equivalent will be an added advantage; (iv) evidence of governance and social engagement will be an added advantage.

NB: In special circumstances a relevant master’s degree in social work with a bachelor’s degree in social work of at least second class first division (2.1) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw.

Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other relevant information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. Candidates should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2556; Fax (267) 318 5099; E-mail: fssvacancies@ub.ac.bw.

Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 135: (240/135).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: 17th March 2025

LECTURER - SOCIAL WORK (Contract Position)

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LECTURER - SOCIAL WORK (Contract Position) mfetane Wed, 24/08/2022 - 16:05

Department/Faculty

Social Work

Closing Date

Thu, 15 Sep. 2022

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

VACANCY NO: IRC 1047 - LECTURER (Contract Position)

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to Apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, samples of their publications, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4894; Fax (267) 318 5099; E-mail: fssvacancies@ub.ac.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to: i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and ii) submit their references directly to the above address before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 137: (240/137).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: 8 September 2022

LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK

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Department/Faculty

Social Work

Closing Date

Tue, 4 May. 2021

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

LECTURER - 2 YEAR CONTRACT

VACANCY NO: FSS/SW 2/2021

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) at least a relevant Doctorate degree in Social Work or Social Welfare; (ii) Show evidence of engagement in research; (iii) Evidence of governance and social engagement as well as teaching experience at a university or comparable institution will be added advantages.

NB: In special circumstances a relevant Master’s degree in Social Work with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work of at least second class first division (2.1) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 137: (240/137).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 4th May 2021

LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK

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Department/Faculty

Social Work

Closing Date

Wed, 7 Apr. 2021

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK

VACANCY NO. FSS/SW 1 /2021

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. The candidate should be able to teach at least two of the following: Micro-social work, Mezzo-social work, Macro-social work or Mixed social research methods. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above.

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) at least a relevant doctorate in social work or social welfare; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research. The following will be added advantages: (i) Evidence of governance and social engagement, (ii) teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) evidence of engagement in quantitative research method and; (iv) evidence of service in clinical/social engagement / community service.

N.B. In special circumstances a relevant Master of Social Work degree with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work degree of at least 2.1 pass/ GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered on contract basis.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other relevant information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. Candidates should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2556; Fax (267) 318 5099; E-mail: fssvacancies@ub.ac.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 137: (240/137).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 7th April 2021

Diploma in Social Work (DSW)

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Entry Requirements

Subject to the General Regulations 200 and the Special Regulations of the Faculty of Social Sciences, the following Special Regulations of the Department of Social Work shall apply: The normal minimum requirement is a BGCSE with credit in English or a Certificate in Social Work from this University or an equivalent qualification. Students shall be subject to the guidelines and regulations of the Department’s Fieldwork Manual.

DSW Programme Structure and Content.

The Diploma in Social Work (DSW) programme has a total of 72 to 74 credits.

Level 100

Semester 1

DSW100 Introduction to Social Work and its Literature (3)
DSW101 Social Work with Communities and Groups (3)
DSW102 Social Services in Botswana (2)
DSW103 Social Work with Youth (2)
DSW104 Social Work in Health Services (3)
COM151 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (Social Sciences) (3)
ICT121 Computer Skills Fundamentals I (2)
18 credits.

Semester 2

SWF101 Orientation to Fieldwork (1)
DSW105 Social Work with Families and Children (3)
DSW106 Psychology for Social Work (3)
DSW107 Social Work and Disabilities (2)
DSW108 Interpersonal Communication (2)
STA111 Elementary Statistics (3)
COM152 Academic and Professional Communication (Social Sciences) (3)
ICT122 Computer Skills Fundamentals 2 (2)
19 credits.

Winter Semester

SWF200 Fieldwork (Block Placement) (3)

Level 200

Semester 1

SWF200 Fieldwork (Block Placement) (3)
SWF201 Fieldwork and Professional Development (3) (pre-requisite SWF200)
DSW200 Introduction to Counselling in Social Work (3) (pre-requisite DSW106, DSW 108)
DSW201 Introduction to Social Policy (2)
DSW202 Selected Issues in Social Work (2)
DSW205 Probation (3) (pre-requisite DSW101, DSW105)
General Education Course/Elective (2 or 3 creits)18/19 credits.

NB:SWF200 is a 12-week block placement in social welfare agencies that takes place during the long vacation between Levels 1 and 2.

Semester 2

DSW203 AIDS and Home Based Care (3)
DSW204 Social Work and Social Development (3)
DSW206 Management and Supervision in the Human Services (3) (pre-requisite DSW102, DSW201)
DSW207 Culture, Change and Social Work in Botswana (3)
SOC122 The Social Structure of Society (3)
General Education Course/Elective (2 or 3 credits)
NB: A student can choose to take a GEC or an Elective course.
(17-18 Credits)

Assessment

Assessment shall be as per General Academic Regulations 00.8. Assessment criteria shall also be stated in each course outline.

Progression from Semester to Semester

Progression from one semester to the next shall be as per General Academic Regulations 00.9.

Award of the Diploma

The award of the Diploma shall be as per General Regulations 00.852.

Master in Social Work (MSW)

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Throughout the world, Social Work is committed to enhancing human well-being and alleviating poverty and oppression. Within this general stores, maintains, and enhances the social functioning of individuals, families, groups, organisations, and communities.

1.1 General Information

1.1.1 The 4844��Ѹ�� Master’s Degree in Social Work Programme is a direct response to the community of Botswana’s specialist needs. Unemployment, homelessness, mass poverty, domestic violence, crime, juvenile delinquency, mental health problems, substance abuse, HIV/ AIDS issues, child abuse and neglect, and high rates of suicide are some of the major societal problems that call for Social Work practitioners in the front line of national social services.

1.1.2 Traditionally Batswana relied on the extended family and their communities for support — social security, protection, and a sense of belonging. Now, however, we are observing the breakdown of these societal structures and the need for new approaches and professional competencies to deal with them. Creating a MSW Programme at the 4844��Ѹ�� is a much-needed investment in meeting this challenge.

1.1.3 Apart from addressing critical problems, professional social workers with qualifications beyond the Bachelor’s Degree are required to guide and to participate in developing the profession. Currently, we have a serious shortage of social workers who can contribute to effective policy formulation, middle and higher management, supervision, and research in Social Work. This shortage is due to the fact that the BSW Degree is generic, in the sense that it trains practitioners who are expected to be able to take up positions in all the social services. The MSW Programme is designed to provide specialization in Social Work and to enrich the academic and professional interface.

1.1.4 The MSW Programme is also significant in realising Vision 2016 for Botswana. A basic goal of this Vision is to “build a just and caring society.” Through this goal, Botswana aims to offer support and opportunities to underprivileged citizens and to provide safety nets for those who are in poverty traps. The Vision also calls for establishing strategies and programmes to strengthen family structures and to enhance family functioning, developing viable programmes for youth, reducing the incidence of teenage pregnancy, and containing HIV/AIDS infection. The creation of the MSW Programme will help produce practitioners who are confident, professionally competent and who will advance the intellectual and human resource capacity of the nation in line with the 4844��Ѹ�� Vision.

1.1.5 Finally, training at the Post 4844��Ѹ�� level is becoming increasingly important for the development of the Social Work profession. Lack of progression often causes social workers to burn out and leads to poor productivi-ty. Unlike in the past, progression in the public service is no longer pegged to the length of service and experience. According to the Public Service Management Directive No. 26 of 1995, pos graduate training is now required for progression to a D4 scale. Consequently, employers are now required to ensure that officers who are eligible for training are given the opportunity to do so in an effort to prepare employees to assume more responsible positions. The creation of the MSW Programme is most timely in this regard.

1.1.6 The MSW Programme is offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis. Students will be given a choice to specialise in 3 areas: Social Policy and Administration, Clinical Social Work, and Youth and Community Practice. However, all students will be required to take 4 compulsory courses during the first semester to equip them with the basic knowledge in Social Work and research. Finally, students will be allowed to choose between a Programme founded on coursework and a Dissertation and a programme based on coursework and a Research Essay.

1.2 Areas of Specialisation

1.2.1 Social Policy and Administration

Botswana has experienced rapid growth in human services, both public and private. All these se vices currently require highly qualified professional welfare administrators to manage and develop them and to constantly review and update their policies. This stream will equip practitioners with skills to perform these functions.

1.2.2 Clinical Social Work

Programmes in human services are becoming increasingly complex due to the many social problems individuals and families in the country are experiencing. Social workers with specialised clinical expertise in physical and mental health and the social arenas are required to effectively help the affected persons.

1.2.3 Youth and Community Practice

Youth and marginalised communities are disproportionately affected by the problems that face the country and so require specifically targeted programmes. Consequently, practitioners specialising in these areas are required in growing numbers.

1.2.4 Course offerings for Areas of Specialisation

All MSW students will be required to take foundation courses during the first semester of the first year. Subsequently, students will be advised to choose their areas of specialization subject to the availability of staff and other resources.

1.3 Objectives of the Master’s Degree in Social Work Programme

The core curriculum of the MSW Programme is designed to achieve the following objectives:

a) To train broad-based, advanced practitioners who are competent in 1 of the 3 areas of specialisation (Social Policy and Administration, Clinical Social Work Practice, and Youth and Community Practice);

b) To enable students to gain a broad understanding of individual and societal functions and dysfunctions and to utilise this knowledge in designing, implementing, managing, monitoring and evaluating social services;

c) To prepare professionals with a sound empirical base in Social Work practice so that they can understand, critique, interpret, and apply theory to practice situations and conduct social work research;

d) To prepare professionals who are committed to promoting equity and social justice at the local and national level.

1.4 Programme Structure

1.4.1 Curriculum

The MSW curriculum is designed to promote interactive learning, emphasising seminars, group discussions, case studies, role-playing, and presentations that enhance the full participation of students. These methods will serve to supplement regular lectures, the library, and other resources available in the community.

1.4.2 Semesterised Courses

The MSW Programme is based on semesterised courses that are divided into foundation, core, and electives. The foundation courses are compulsory for all students taking the MSW. The core courses concern the areas of specialisation, while the elective courses enable students to choose courses of personal interest. All the courses deepen knowledge in a substantive field and develop the students’ capacity to analyse issues, policies, and programmes systematically and critically.

1.4.3 MSW by Coursework and Dissertation

Students pursuing the Coursework and Dissertation alternative shall be required to undertake comprehensive research in their areas of specialisation. The Dissertation, showing the original work of the student under supervision, shall normally be a minimum of 20,000 words and shall not exceed 40,000 words (excluding footnotes and appendices). The Dissertation shall count as 8 semester courses (24 credits). Students taking this alternative will therefore complete all their course work in the first year of the MSW Programme.

1.4.4 MSW by Coursework and Research Essay

The MSW by Coursework and Research Essay shall be given to students who want to acquire a MSW through coursework without writing a Dissertation. In its place, they shall write a Research Essay, showing the original work of the student under supervision that shall normally be a minimum of 10,000 words (excluding footnotes and appendices) but should not exceed 20,000 words (excluding footnotes and appendices). The Research Essay shall include extensive review of the literature rather than empirical research, for example: review of social policy and legislative documents; historical and theoretical analysis; analysis of data sets, etc. The Research Essay will amount to 4 semester courses (12 credits). Students taking this alternative shall normally take 12 courses: 8 in the first year and an additional 4 in the first semester of the second year.

1.5 Year 1

Semester 1

Core Courses

MSW 601 Contemporary and Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice

MSW 602 Developmental Social Work

MSW 603 Managing Human Services

DVS 607 Research and Analysis Methods I

or POP 604 Methods of Social Science Research

Semester 2

Optional Courses

Areas of Specialisation - Students shall take all courses in their Areas of Specialisatin during the second semester.

a) Social Policy and Administration:

MSW 604 Social Policy in a Changing Society

MSW 605 Social Policy Analysis and Planning

MSW 606 Poverty and Welfare

MSW 613 Research Seminar

b) Clinical Social Work:

MSW 607 Rethinking Family and Household Interventions

MSW 608 Social Work Intervention in Chronic Illness and Disability

MSW 609 African Centred Helping and Counselling Strategies

MSW 613 Research Seminar

c) Youth and Community Practice:

MSW 610 Youth and Community Practice

MSW 611 Economic Vitality

MSW612 Needs Assessment, Programme Development and Evaluation

MSW 613 Research Seminar

1.5.1 All students must take all foundation courses and core courses in their area of specialisation. Optional courses will be offered subject to demand and availability of resources.

1.5.2 Students who for good reason fail to complete the Research Essay by the last day of the formal examination will be awarded a Grade “I” (Incomplete). Exceptions for reasonable cause may be considered through an appeal to the Board of the School of 4844��Ѹ�� Studies.

1.5.3 Students doing a Dissertation shall complete coursework in Year 1 and then proceed with their research work in Year 2.

1.6 Year 2

1.6.1 Year 2 of the MSW Programme shall be by coursework, Research Essay and Dissertation and shall consist of 8 semester courses, taken on a part-time or full-time basis. The Research Essay shall be taken in the second semester and will amount to 4 semester courses. The Dissertation shall amount to 8 semester courses.

Semester 1

Areas of Specialisation

a) Social Policy and Administration:

MSW702 Child and Family Policy

MSW703 Supervision in Human Services

Optional Courses

Students shall select 2 optional courses.

b) Clinical Social Work Practice:

MSW704 Social Work, HIV/AIDS and Caring

MSW705 Social Work in Mental Health

Optional Courses

Students shall select 2 optional courses.

c) Youth and Community Practice:

MSW 706 Youth and Society

MSW 707 Social Work in tting

Optional Courses

Students shall select 2 optional courses.

The Department will endeavour to offer as many optional courses as possible subject to availability of resources. Optional courses may be selected from Counselling and Human Services (Department of Educational Foundations), Development Studies (Department of Sociology), Department of Adult Education or Department of Political and Administrative Studies.

MSW708 History and Philosophy of Social Work in Africa

MSW709 Gender in Social Work Practice

MSW710 Religion, Spirituality, and Social Work Practice

MSW711 Dying in Africa: Perspectives on Life and Death

MSW712 Substance Abuse, Addictions and Dependency

MSW713 Social Work in the Work Place

DVS605 Globalization, Culture and Social Change

DVS610 NGO’s and Development

DVS702 Rural Livelihoods in Transition

DVS710 Families, Households and Development

Semester 2

Research Courses

MSW700 Research Essay

MSW701 Dissertation

1.7 Degree Structure

1.7.1 MSW by Coursework and Research Essay

(Full-time)

There are 12 credits per semester, which with the Research Essay (equivalent to 12 credits) equals 48 credits over a period of 2 years. This calculation applies to all areas of specialisation.

1.7.2 MSW by Coursework and Research Essay

(Part-Time)

Part-time students shall be given a choice of taking a maximum of 9 credits and a minimum of 6 credits per semester, depending on their situation, ability, and commitments. The 9 credits per semester, with the Research Essay (equivalent to 12 credits), equals 48 credits over a period of 3 years. Students wishing to finish the Degree in 4 years shall be allowed to take a maximum of 6 credits per semester. Credit distribution will be done in consultation with the Department of Social Work.

1.7.3 MSW by Coursework and Dissertation (Full-Time)

The credit distribution for students doing a Dissertation will be 12+ 12 + Dissertation 24 = 48 credits equivalent. Students shall be expected to complete this Programme within a period of years. This option applies to all areas of specialisation.

1.7.4 MSW by Coursework and Dissertation (Part-Time)

Part-time students shall be given a choice of taking a minimum of 6 credits and a maximum of 9 credits per semester (6+6+6+6) or Dissertation (24) = 48 credits. Students wishing to complete their Degree in 4 years will be allowed to take a minimum of 6 credits per semester. Credits distribution will be done in consultation with the Department of Social Work.

1.8 Special Regulations

Subject to the provisions of General Regulation 400, the following Special Regulations of the Faculty shall apply:

1.9 Entrance Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission to the MSW Programme shall be:

a) A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent from this or any recognised university and at least a 2(ii) or its equivalent. Applicants with a pass will need to have 2 years work experience in human services;

b) An undergraduate degree with a Minor in Social Work and at least a 2 (ii) or its equivalent. Applicants with a pass will need to have 2 years work experience in the human services;

c) Applicants with a postgraduate diploma in Social Work with at least a credit or its equivalent or with a pass will need to have 2 years work experience in human services;

d) Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in any other discipline with at least a pass will need to have worked in human service organisations for at least 2 years.

1.9.1 Upon the recommendation of the Department and with the approval of Senate, equivalent qualifications and experience may be accepted. Such candidates may be required to perform successfully on an admission examination or satisfy other requirements as deemed appropriate by the School of 4844��Ѹ�� Studies.

1.10 Assessment and Examination

1.10.1 Assessment will be done in accordance with the provisions as stated in the course outlines in this document.

1.10.2 Courses offered by departments other than Social Work shall be examined in accordance with the relevant regulations in those departments.

1.10.3 In order to pass and proceed to the Dissertation or Research Essay, students must pass all courses including examinations.

1.11 Award of Degree

The MSW Degree shall be awarded in accordance with areas of specialisation, that is, MSW in Social Policy and Administration, MSW in Clinical Social Work Practice, and MSW in Youth and Community Practice.

MPhil/PhD in Social Work

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1.0 Programme Objectives

• To promote scientific enquiry that further develops the social work profession.

• To support training of social workers and researchers wishing to pursue higher (graduate) degrees in Social Work.

• To equip MPhil and PhD students with the necessary analytic skills in research to tackle complex social issues and challenges at national and/or regional levels.

• To provide graduates in the helping professions with a sound empirical base in social work practice so that they can understand, critique and interpret, social theory and apply it to practice situations and competently conduct social work research.

• To prepare professionals who are committed to research geared towards promoting equity and social justice at local and national levels.

• To enable students to gain broad understanding of individual and societal functions and dysfunctions, and through research to utilize this knowledge in designing, implementing, managing, and monitoring and evaluating social policy and social programmes.

1.1 Key and Unique Features of the Programme

• The MPhil/PhD programmes will provide a set of structured and integrated core courses (largely in the form of seminars) that are applied to each student’s area of specialization or area of research interest.

• In addition to the above-mentioned core-courses, the student will select themes in selected fields of practice in order to pursue more specialized interests in seminars and research.

1.2 Constituent Subjects

The PhD is essentially by research. It focuses primarily on design of concepts or processes, as well as examination and analysis of the social, cultural, economic, political, environmental, and psychological conditions that form the building blocks of social work education, theory and practice in Botswana and Africa. Students will be encouraged to conduct research pertinent to social policy, health, clinical practice, socio-economic development, community development, among many others.

1.3 4844��Ѹ��s Abilities

Students should demonstrate strong research and analytic skills, and ability to conduct independent research in various areas of specialization.

1.4 Admission Requirements

General Regulation 50.1 shall apply together with Special Departmental Regula-tions.

1.4.0In addition to General Regulation 50.1, the following special regulations shall apply:

1.4.1In order to register for the MPhil or PhD degree, a candidate must discuss the proposed research topic with the designated supervisors in the Department of Social Work. The application shall include an outline of the research proposal as well as the motivation for wanting to pursue research in that area. Admission shall be dependent upon availability of a supervisor.

1.4.2The Department of Social Work’s 4844��Ѹ�� 4844��Ѹ�� Sub-committee shall evaluate the application to determine whether or not a candidate qualifies to undertake the MPhil or PhD programme of study. This body reserves the right to request for additional submissions from the candidate, including an oral presentation. On the basis of this evaluation, the 4844��Ѹ�� 4844��Ѹ�� Sub-committee shall make the relevant recommendation to the Departmental Board as to whether the candidate is admissible into the MPhil or PhD programme.

1.4.3 A candidate for admission into the MPhil programme will be required to possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work or in a related discipline.

1.4.4 Candidates should have shown potential to do independent research as evidenced by their performance in project courses and in their area of intended specialization.

1.4.5 Candidates without a Masters qualification, but with a strong undergraduate degree in Social Work or related discipline, may be admitted, as provided for under General Regulation 50.1. However, these candidates will undergo a Departmental assessment to determine their eligibility to undertake the MPhil programme.

1.5 MPhil Programme Structure:

Part I

In addition to the provisions of the General Regulations, all candidates are ex-pected to complete satisfactorily the following requirements:

1.5.0 First Semester:

FSS800: Advanced Social Science Research Methods (3)

MSW 800: Advanced Social Science Theory (Guided Readings and 1 Seminar on Selected Topic) (3).

MSW 801: Social Research Methods (3)

1.5.1 Second Semester:

MSW 802: Social Work Methods and Fields of Practice (3)

MSW 803: Research Thesis Proposal (3).

Part II

1.5.2 MSW 804: Supervised Research Thesis

in Social Work for MPhil (12)

Programme Structure (Part I)

1.5.3 Duration of MPhil Programme

1.5.4 The MPhil programme shall be of 2 years duration for full time students extendable to a maximum of 3 years, depending on demonstrable evidence that the candidate shall complete the programme within the extended period.

1.5.5 Part time students should complete the programme within four years (eight semesters).

Progression to Part II

1.5.6 At the successful completion of Part I, a candidate shall either proceed to Part II of the MPhil Programme or will be allowed to transfer registration to the PhD programme on the recommendation of the Departmental Board and approval by the School of 4844��Ѹ�� Studies Board (see regulation 50.2.2) (b).

1.5.7 Research Thesis Supervision:

The Departmental Board shall appoint a thesis committee, comprising a minimum of two (2) supervisors one of which must be a specialist in social research methods.

1.5.8 Assessment

General Regulation 50.9 shall apply.

1.5.9 Research Thesis Submission

The MPhil Research Thesis shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of General Regulation 50.8.

1.5.10 PhD. Degree in Social Work: Programme

1.5.11 Entrance Requirements, General Regulation 50.2 shall apply:

1.5.12 When transfer from the MPhil to the PhD programme occurs, the credits accumulated as an MPhil student (i.e. 12 credits) shall be added to the 60 credits required for completion of the PhD degree Thesis, and a cumulative credit of 72 attained for the completion and award of a PhD degree (50.2.2) (c)

1.5.13 Candidates who already hold an MPhil degree, with previous research experience in Social Work or a related field of study shall be admitted directly into the PhD programme after due consideration of the applicant documents, and upon recommendation by the Departmental Board of Social Work and approval by the School of 4844��Ѹ�� Studies (See 50.2.2) (d).

1.5.14 PhD Programme Structure:

1.5.15 SW 900 Supervised Research and Thesis in Social Work (48 credits – for MPhil route or 60 credits- for Direct entry into PhD).Core – requisite: Students will be obliged to present two seminars during the course of their study.

1.5.16 Progression:

During the provisional period of registration (where applicable) the Special Departmental Regulations for MPhil shall apply. Furthermore, transfer to the PhD shall be guided by General Regulation 50.7.1 as well as the recommendation by the Departmental 4844��Ѹ�� 4844��Ѹ�� Committee, affirming the candidate’s capability in this regard.

1.5.17 Transfer of Registration

The transfer from MPhil to PhD and from PhD to MPhil shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of General Regulations 50.7.1 and 50.7.2 respectively.

1.5.18 Duration

Duration of the PhD programme shall be as stipulated in General regulation 50.5

1.5.19 Thesis supervision:

- The Departmental Board shall appoint a thesis committee, comprising minimum of two (2) Supervisors, one of which must be a specialist in research methods.
- The Department of Social Work may appoint a co-supervisor from a relevant Department of UB in accordance with section g.6a (ii).

1.5.20 Thesis submission

The PhD thesis shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of General Regulation 50.8

MPhil* Programme Summary

Code Title of Course Credits

FSS800 Advanced Social Science

Research Methods 3

MSW800 Advanced Social Science Theory

(Guided Readings and 1 Seminar presentation 3

MSW801 Social Research Methods 3

MSW802 Social Work Methods and Fields of Practice (Guided Readings and 1 Seminar presentation) 3

MSW803 Research Thesis Proposal 3

MSW804 Supervised Research Thesis 12

Total Credits (MPhil) 24

Note:* Total credits for award of MPhil is 24 Credits

PhD* Direct Entry

Code Title of Course Credits

SW900 Supervised Research and Thesis 48-60*

Total Credits MPhil 24 Credits plus 48 credits

for the PhD Thesis = 72 credits

Note: The ‘taught’ courses involve guided readings as well as seminar presentations by each MPhil/PhD student.

Note: The Social Research Methods Course will be mounted by the Faculty of Social Sciences for all MPhil/PhD candidates registered in the Faculty.

Bachelor of Social Work

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Entry Requirements.

Subject to the General Regulations 200 and the Special Regulations of the Faculty of Social Sciences, the following Special Regulations of the Department of Social Work shall apply:

1. The normal minimum requirement for entry into the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Programme is a credit in Mathematics.
2. Students shall be subject to the guidelines and regulations of the Department’s Fieldwork Manual.
3. Applicants with a Diploma in Social Work from this University or an equivalent qualification with a minimum grade of a credit shall be eligible for entry at Level 2 of the first semester of the second year of the BSW Programme.

BSW Programme Structure and Content

The BSW programme has a total of 129-137 credits.

Level 100

Semester 1

BSW100 Reading and Writing in Social Work (2)
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
POL101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
LAW151 Social Work and Law (3)
SOC121 Introduction to Sociological Concepts and Principles (3)
COM151 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (Social Sciences) (3)
ICT121 Computer Skills Fundamentals I (2)
19 credits.

Semester 2

BSW102 Oral Communication (3)
BSW103 Introduction to Social Welfare (3)
BSW104 Introduction to Social Work (3)
SWF102 Helping in the Community–Fieldwork Experience (3)
COM152 Academic and Professional Communication (Social Sciences) (3)
ICT122 Computer Skills Fundamentals 2 (2)
17 credits.

Level 200

Semester 1 (Regular Entry)

BSW200 Introduction to Community Work (3) (prerequisite BSW104)
BSW201 Introduction to Working with Families and Individuals (3) (pre-requisite BSW104)
STA111 Elementary Statistics (3)
ECO111 Basic Microeconomics (3)
LAW151 Social Work and Law (3)
General Education Course/Elective (2 or 3 credits)
18-19 credits.

Semester 1 (Direct Entry)

BSW201 Introduction to Working with Families and Individuals (3) (pre-requisite BSW104)
POL101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
LAW151 Social Work and Law (3)
STA111 Elementary Statistics (3)
ECO111 Basic Microeconomics (3)
General Education Course/Elective (2 or 3 credits)
18-19 credits.
NB: Direct entry students are exempted from BSW200.

Semester 2

SWF101 Orientation to Fieldwork (1)
BSW202 Social Policy (3) (pre-requisite ECO111, POL101)
BSW203 Social Work and Mental Health (3) (pre-requisite PSY101, BSW201)
BSW204 Theory and Social Work Practice (3) (pre-requisite BSW103, BSW104)
BSW205 Introduction to Group Work (3)
STA112 Statistical Tools for Social Research (3) (pre-requisite STA111)16 credits.

Winter semester

SWF300 Fieldwork I (Block Placement) (3) (Direct Entry Students Exempted) (prerequisite BSW200, BSW201, BSW203, SWF101)

Level 300

Semester 1

SWF301 Reflective Practice on Fieldwork (2)(prerequisite SWF300)
BSW301 Administration and Change in the Social Services (3)(pre-requisite BSW202)
BSW302 Counselling(3)(pre-requisite BSW201)
BSW303 Social Work Practice with AIDS (3) (prerequisite BSW200, BSW201, BSW205)
*General Education Course/Elective (2 or 3credits)
16-17 credits.

Semester 2

SWF302 Fieldwork Practice, Culture and Social Work (2)(pre-requisite BSW200, SWF201)
BSW305 Community with Practice (3)(prerequisite BSW200)
BSW306 Research in Social Work (3)(prerequisite STA111, STA112)
BSW307 Social Service Planning (3)
*General Education Course/Elective (2 or 3 credits)
15-17 credits.

Winter semester

SWF400 Fieldwork II (Block Placement) (3)(prerequisite
SWF300, BSW302, BSW305)

Level 400

Semester 1

SWF402 Linking Theory and Fieldwork (3) (pre-requisite SWF400)
BSW401 Supervision in Social Work (3)(prerequisite BSW301)

Students shall take one of the following:

BSW402 Seminar (3)(pre-requisite BSW306)
BSW403 Seminar (3)(pre-requisite BSW306)
BSW404 Seminar (3)(pre-requisite BSW306)
BSW405 Seminar (3)(pre-requisite BSW306)
or:
BSW406 Research Project I (3) (pre-requisite BSW306)
General Education Course/Elective (3 Credits each)
15 credits.

Semester2

SWF401 Integrative Fieldwork Practice (3)

Students shall take two of the following:

BSW407 Seminar (3) (pre-requisite BSW306)
BSW408 Seminar (3) (pre-requisite BSW306)
BSW409 Seminar (3) (pre-requisite BSW306)
BSW410 Seminar (3) (pre-requisite BSW306)
Or:
BSW415 Research Project II (6) and 1 Seminar.
General Education Course/Elective (3 Credits)
15 Credits.

NB: Students with a minimum of a B average from Level 2 and 3 and a minimum of B average from BSW306 can choose BSW406 and BSW415 in place of one seminar in Semester 1 and one seminar in Semester 2.

NB: SWF300 and SWF400 are 9-week fieldwork placements in social welfare agencies that take place during the long vacation between Levels 2 and 3 and Levels 3 and 4 respectively.

Assessment

Assessment shall be as per General Academic Regulations 00.8. Assessment criteria shall also be stated in each course outline.

Progression from Semester to Semester

Progression from one semester to the next shall be as per General Academic Regulations 00.9.

Award of the Degree

The award of the Degree shall be as per General Regulations 00.852.

Social Work

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We aim to prepare social workers at the DSW, BSW, MSW and PHD levels with knowledge, skills, and an ethical and value foundation to be able to conceptualize, analyze, and evaluate social problems/ issues/social work practice, in ways that are highly differentiated, and self critical. Social work is a human service profession, guided by principles, values and ethics.

Social Work

LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK - 3 year contract (Citizens only)

LECTURER - SOCIAL WORK (Contract Position)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

VACANCY NO: IRC 1047 - LECTURER (Contract Position)

LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

LECTURER - 2 YEAR CONTRACT

VACANCY NO: FSS/SW 2/2021

LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK

VACANCY NO. FSS/SW 1 /2021

Diploma in Social Work (DSW)

Entry Requirements

DSW Programme Structure and Content.

Level 100

Semester 1

Semester 2

Winter Semester

Level 200

Semester 1

Semester 2

Assessment

Progression from Semester to Semester

Award of the Diploma

Master in Social Work (MSW)

1.1 General Information

1.2 Areas of Specialisation

1.2.1 Social Policy and Administration

1.2.2 Clinical Social Work

1.2.3 Youth and Community Practice

1.3 Objectives of the Master’s Degree in Social Work Programme

1.4 Programme Structure

1.5 Year 1

Semester 1

Core Courses

Semester 2

Optional Courses

1.6 Year 2

Semester 1

Areas of Specialisation

Optional Courses

Optional Courses

Optional Courses

Semester 2

Research Courses

1.7 Degree Structure

1.8 Special Regulations

1.9 Entrance Requirements

1.10 Assessment and Examination

1.11 Award of Degree

MPhil/PhD in Social Work

1.0 Programme Objectives

1.1 Key and Unique Features of the Programme

1.2 Constituent Subjects

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1.4 Admission Requirements

1.5 MPhil Programme Structure:

Part I

Part II

Progression to Part II

1.5.10 PhD. Degree in Social Work: Programme

1.5.14 PhD Programme Structure:

1.5.16 Progression:

1.5.17 Transfer of Registration

1.5.18 Duration

1.5.19 Thesis supervision:

1.5.20 Thesis submission

Bachelor of Social Work

Entry Requirements.

BSW Programme Structure and Content

Level 100

Semester 1

Semester 2

Level 200

Semester 1 (Regular Entry)

Semester 1 (Direct Entry)

Semester 2

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