Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)

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