BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK
This programme aims at:creating and producing students with a critical mind capable of addressing the modern social and developmental challenges in a very dynamic globalized world equipping students with theoretical and practical knowledge critical for policy initiatives and human wellbeing
Admission Requirements
The common Moi University admission requirement shall apply. In addition candidates must also have obtained a C and above in English.
Programme Duration
The duration of the programme shall normally be four (4) academic years. However, two-year Diploma holders will take three years.
Programme structure
First Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 101
|
Introduction to Reading & Writing Skills
|
3
|
|
SAS 102
|
Computer Literacy & Skills
|
3
|
|
BAS 101
|
Ethnography of African Societies
|
3
|
|
BAS 102
|
Introduction to Social Science
|
3
|
|
SWK 110
|
Introduction to Social Work
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 103
|
Deviation & Rehabilitation
|
3
|
|
SAS 104
|
Social Science Perspectives on HIV/AIDS
|
3
|
|
BAS 103
|
Introductions to Philosophy & World Religion
|
3
|
|
BAS 104
|
Introductions to World Civilizations
|
3
|
|
SWK 120
|
Emergence of Social Policy and Social Security
|
3
|
|
SWK 121
|
Determinants of Human Functioning
|
3
|
Second Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 201
|
Introduction to Research Methods
|
3
|
|
BAS 201
|
Kenya in World History
|
3
|
|
BAS 202
|
Introduction to Political Philosophy
|
3
|
|
SWK 210
|
Fundamental issues of Diversity and Globalization in Social Work
|
3
|
|
SWK 211
|
Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 201
|
Critical Thinking
|
3
|
|
SAS 203
|
Ethnicity, Peace Relation & Nation Building in Kenya
|
3
|
|
SAS 203
|
Religion & Society
|
3
|
|
BAS 204
|
Social Statistics
|
3
|
|
SWK 220
|
Communication Skills in Social Work Practice
|
3
|
|
SWK 221
|
Emergence of Social Policy and Social Security II
|
3
|
|
SOC 221
|
Social Gerontology
|
3
|
Third Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 301
|
Contemporary Gender Issues
|
3
|
|
BAS 301
|
Religion and Science
|
3
|
|
BAS 302
|
Nationalism and African States
|
3
|
|
SWK 310
|
Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice
|
3
|
|
SWK 311
|
Introduction to case management
|
3
|
|
SOC 310
|
Research Methodology
|
3
|
|
SOC 312
|
Qualitative Methods
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 302
|
Entrepreneurship
|
3
|
|
BAS 303
|
Contemporary Political Ideology
|
3
|
|
BAS 304
|
Social Change & Development
|
3
|
|
SWK 320
|
Social Work Practice with Groups
|
3
|
|
SWK 321
|
Field Attachment
|
3
|
Fourth Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 400
|
Policy Analysis and Conflict Management
|
3
|
|
BAS 401
|
Issues in Social Ethics
|
3
|
|
BAS 402
|
History of Science
|
3
|
|
SWK 410
|
Social Work Practice With Communities
|
3
|
|
SWK 411
|
Social Work Practice With Organizations
|
3
|
|
SWK 412
|
Contemporary Issues in Field of Practice
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 403
|
Disaster and Conflict Management
|
3
|
|
BAS 403
|
Planning, Culture and Development
|
3
|
|
SWK 420
|
Contemporary Issues in Field of practice II
|
3
|
|
SWK 421
|
Field Practicum
|
6
|
|
SWK 422
|
Field Course
|
3
|
