Welcome to the Department of Social Work.
Dear Students,
On behalf of the Department of Social Work at St. Paul Institute, I am delighted to welcome you as you embark on your journey of studying social work at St. Paul Institute, to become part of community development.
This marks a new beginning in your career path, bringing new learning experiences and opening the way for your professional future. Social work is not merely a profession—it is a foundation of commitment, compassion, and dedication to society.
The Department of Social Work is firmly committed to building knowledge, experience, and good values, in order to cultivate students into a capable social service force with the heart of a helper.
We warmly welcome all students to join the family of St. Paul Institute. We hope that you will contribute to building a society of well-being and prosperity.
With warmest regards,
Mr. Gnim Channarith
Head of the Department of Social Work
Saint Paul Institute
General Information
Social Work is a catalyst for social change that promotes the strengths of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance the social welfare of our society. Social workers seek to support poor and vulnerable people through the promotion of social justice and respect and compassion for all.
Students in this department will develop a greater understanding of complex social issues using an ecological framework. Students will be oriented to Child Care, Elderly Care, and Mental and Physical Health Care.
Mission
To prepare students for social work practice<s> </s>sensitive to the social, economic, cultural, and demographic issues. Within a framework emphasizing professional ethics, social justice, diversity, strengths and community engagement, the Department seeks to equip students with knowledge and skills for effective practice.
Objective
- Prepare students for generalist social work practice;
- Build educational opportunities that challenge students’ learning through the development of social work knowledge;
- Enhance the curricula with the inclusion of global issues such as human rights, social and economic justice, spiritual and religious tolerance, and the interconnectedness of human, social, and political issues.
Credit Detail by subject
