Bachelor of Social Work (BS)
Degree qualification
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Learning Mode
Online
Duration
3 years
Study mode
Full time
Total credits
180
Location of study
Approved centers/KIMT University
Course starting dates
Flexible entry options
Additional information
Accredited, Study abroad
Qualification
Bachelor / Hons
Overview
The Bachelor of Social Work will prepare you for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. The Bachelor of Social Work is offered through an accessible and inclusive curriculum, in a learning environment that fosters caring and ethical social work practice within a local and global context. At KIMT, you’ll learn a broad range of social work practice theories, approaches, and skills to advance your understanding of social injustices as well as your ability to participate in social transformation.
The School of Social Work recognizes that your passion for social work may be influenced by life experiences that are shaped by racism, anti-Black racism, xenophobia, anti-Indigenous racism and colonization, sexism and cissexism, homophobia and transphobia, classism, and ableism, among other forms of discrimination. We seek to support a teaching and learning community that values diverse experiences, knowledges, and perspectives
Program Objectives
- To provide an academic environment where students can develop:
- integrated social work knowledge pertaining to history, theory, research, practice modalities, and policies that influence the delivery of health and social services;
- professional skills in well-established methods of practice with individuals, families, and groups in communities and organizations;
- understanding of the factors, processes and forces that form and govern social policy in Canada, and the skills to work towards policy improvement and change;
- awareness of various dimensions of diversity and how they intersect in an increasingly heterogeneous society;
- a sense of identity as an intervening agent in social work practice and a sense of responsibility that accompanies acts of intervention, and;
- a commitment to advancing knowledge and improving skills within ethical social work practice that are the prerequisites for more advanced studies at the graduate level
Course structure
A bachelor’s degree at KIMT is three years (180 credits) and consists of various learning activities:
- Projects – you choose the projects that fit your learning objectives.
- Social work concentration courses – the solid foundation you need a influencing social work manager.
- Basic courses – including Foundation Course in Gender Studies, Social Policy, Business Communication, Business Mathematics, Business Economics, Computer fundamentals etc.
- External learning activities – Industrial training, courses at other universities, or a foreign exchange program.
First year
During the first year, you become familiar with the areas of social work foundation courses. You predominantly develop your competences by taking 10 basic courses like Gender Studies, Social Policy, Business communication, Environmental Ethics, History and Philosophy of Social Welfare etc.
Second year
In the second year, you spend approximately a third of the academic year on social work course in one of the themes.
You take four courses linked to the social work basics and rests are combined with social work areas of expertise and social work structure courses.
Third year
The third year is all about strengthening your vision and identity and about demonstrating your competences in the Final Bachelor’s Project along with you get a solid foundation on your major. You will be taught subjects like- Advanced Mental Health and Wellness, Social Work Theory and Practice (Individuals, Children and Families), Social Media and Social Change, International Social Work, Social Work Theory and Practice, Disability and Social Work Practice, Ageing and Aged Services and Indigenous Social Work etc. courses. In individual project you show that you are able to analyze and research a business case relevant to sports management by formulating a clear research question. You collect and analyze data, define possible causes and explanations for the issue and provide recommendations for improvement.
What You'll Study
The thesis project is an independent piece of research based on a topic related to a student’s
degree programme. Students are encouraged to focus on a problem confronting industry or a
related area. The individual project provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate how
the in-depth skills and knowledge they have gained during the taught courses can be used to
provide solutions to practical problems. The individual project should contain a degree of
original research.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- In order to qualify for the studies in KIMT University an applicant must have secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
- An application describing Why are you interested in this course
- English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
Assessment and verification
We assess both the theoretical and practical elements of the course. Assessment is through written assignments, a profile of evidence of teaching standards and observed teaching. All modules within this program are internally assessed by approved center and externally verified by KIMT University. To achieve a pass for a module, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgment that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor. The Assessor will provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills are assessed through a combination of course assignments and presentations. The weighting for the final overall assessment for each course taken shall be as follows:
- 90% Assignments
- 10% Presentation and viva
At the end of the program each student also submit a research project paper
Programme modality
The program is studied 100% online through the virtual learning platform with tutor support.
You will receive excellent support from the academic team, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way.
Duration
The programme is design to be delivered through 3 years but can be completed earlier.