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 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
Curriculum 4 Years
Year 1 |
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Semester One |
Semester Two |
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Course |
Credits |
Hours |
Course |
Credits |
Hours |
English Language I |
4(4-0) |
64 |
English Language II |
4(4-0) |
64 |
Developmental Psychology |
2(2-0) |
32 |
General Psychology |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Computer Application I |
3(2-1) |
64 |
Computer Application II |
3(2-1) |
64 |
Academic Read & Writing |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Social Work Ethics |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Human Biology & food security |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Introduction to Sociology |
2(2-0) |
32 |
Introduction to Social Work I
|
3(3-0) |
48 |
Introduction to Social Work II
|
3(3-0) |
48 |
Khmer Culture |
2(2-0) |
32 |
ASEAN Cultures |
2(2-0) |
32 |
Total |
20 |
336 |
Total |
20 |
336 |
Total credits for First Year: 40 |
Year 2 |
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Semester One |
Semester Two |
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Course |
Credits |
Hours |
Course |
Credits |
Hours |
English Language III |
4 (4-0) |
64 |
English Language IV |
4(4-0) |
64 |
Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Clinical Practice |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Trauma theory and technique |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Social justice and equity
|
3(3,0) |
48 |
Poverty and Social responsibilities
|
3(3,0) |
48 |
Social interpersonal communication |
3(3,0) |
48 |
Social Welfare Policy & Services |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Social Work Counseling (Individual, interpersonal, group and family) |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Case Management & Crisis Intervention |
3 (3-0) |
48 |
Community Empowerment Practice
|
3(3-0) |
48 |
Community Development
|
3(3-0) |
48 |
Exposure Learning to difference organization |
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Total |
19 |
304 |
Total |
19 |
304 |
Total credits for Second Year: 38 |
Year 3 |
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Semester One |
Semester Two |
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Course |
Credits |
Hours |
Course |
Credits |
Hours |
English Language V |
4(4-0) |
64 |
English Language VI |
4(4-0) |
64 |
Disability & Inclusive Development |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Child Abuse and Neglect Concerns |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Social Work Leadership and Management |
3(3,0) |
48 |
Program Development and Evaluation |
3(3,0) |
48 |
Child and Youth Development |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Social Work with Elderly |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Community Mental Health |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Child Welfare Service |
3(3-0) |
48 |
Introduction to Research I
|
3(2-1) |
64 |
Introduction to Research II
|
3(2-1) |
64 |
Three months Practicum |
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Total |
19 |
320 |
Total |
19 |
320 |
Total credits for Third Year: 38 |
Year 4 |
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Semester One |
Semester Two |
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Course |
Credits |
Hours |
Course |
Credits |
Hours |
Social Work Field Practice Course Elderly |
3(2-1) |
64 |
6 months Supervised Practicum and thesis (9 Credits) |
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Social Work Field Practice Course in Child, Youth and Family |
3(2-1) |
64 |
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Social Work Field Practice Course in Mental Health |
3(2-1) |
64 |
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Social Work Practice in Disability |
3(2-1) |
64 |
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Skills LAB
|
3(2-1) |
64 |
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English for Social Work |
4(4-0) |
64 |
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Total |
19 |
384 |
Total |
9 |
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Total credits for Forth Year: 28 |
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Grand total credits: 144 |