Certificate in Social Work
📢 Applications Open Now!
Master of Social Work (MSW) (Two Years with Research)
⏳ Program Duration: 12 Months
🏫 Study Centre: Ampara
🌐 Medium : Sinhala
📅 Application Deadline: 10th November, 2024
Overview
The certificate course in Social Work focuses on skills development of professionals and Para- professionals to promote empowerment of individuals, group and community to achieve a balanced economic and social development and delivery effective social welfare services in Sri Lanka. It is designed in keeping with the Qualification Framework advocated by the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of UGC in Sri Lanka.
Aim of the course
To produce professionals and Para -professionals in social work with the required knowledge, skills, attitude and right mindset for social work practice.
Objectives
- To produce quality para professionals/professionals in social work
- To enhance the professional skills of the providers of social welfare services using the empowerment approach.
- To develop the ability to such officers and service providers to facilitate intervention in social welfare and social development matters.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements
- SLQF Level 1 : Course fee : Rs.30 ,000/-, Registration Fee- Rs.2000/-
- SLQF Level 2 : Course fee : Rs.35,000/-, Registration Fee- Rs.2000/-
Course Fee
Certificate in Social Work program at NISD equips you for a rewarding career helping others and making a positive impact on society. Graduates gain a strong foundation in social work values, ethics, and practices. You’ll develop the skills to assess social needs, intervene effectively with individuals, families, and communities, and advocate for social justice. The program also fosters critical thinking and research abilities to inform your practice and contribute to positive change. With this versatile degree, you can pursue diverse career paths including direct practice social work, social work research, community organizing, social policy analysis, and program management. You could find yourself working in government agencies, non-profit organizations, or even starting your own social enterprise. This program opens doors to a fulfilling career where you can use your skills and compassion to make a real difference.
Career Pathways
Career Information
Certificate in Social Work program at NISD equips you for a rewarding career helping others and making a positive impact on society. Graduates gain a strong foundation in social work values, ethics, and practices. You’ll develop the skills to assess social needs, intervene effectively with individuals, families, and communities, and advocate for social justice. The program also fosters critical thinking and research abilities to inform your practice and contribute to positive change. With this versatile degree, you can pursue diverse career paths including direct practice social work, social work research, community organizing, social policy analysis, and program management. You could find yourself working in government agencies, non-profit organizations, or even starting your own social enterprise. This program opens doors to a fulfilling career where you can use your skills and compassion to make a real difference.
Professions
- Samurdhi officers
- Grama Niladaries
- Community leaders
- Experienced social welfare officers
- Community mobilizers
- Volunteers
- Social welfare officers, in the NGOs
- Probation Officer
- Child Protection Officer
Program
| Subject Code | Subject | Status | Credits | DTCH | SLH | FH | TNL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BSW1111 |
Introduction to Social Work |
HCU |
3 |
45 |
105 |
– |
150 |
|
BSW1123 |
Social Welfare and Development |
HCU |
3 |
30 |
70 |
100 |
200 |
|
PSY1113 |
Introduction to Psychology |
CCU |
3 |
45 |
105 |
– |
150 |
|
POL1112 |
Introduction to Political Science and International Relations |
CCU |
2 |
30 |
70 |
– |
100 |
- DTCH – Direct teaching contact hours
- SLH – No of hours self-learning
- FH – Field Hours
- TNL – Total Notional hours
How to apply
The advertisements on calling for applications are published in the newspapers in the Government Gazette and in this website. The eligible applicants have to prepare an application on the prescribed form and submit it to the NISD.
For more informations contact the course cordinator/s :
Mr. V. Jeyaruban
Director (Acting)
Department of Social Work
+94 777 683 675
jeyaruban@nisd.ac.lk
Mrs. Manjula Wijesekara
Senior Lecturer
Department of Social Work
+94 714 452 783
manjula@nisd.ac.lk
