Study load:
Duration:
Medium
Guaranteed Credits:
Intakes:
Overview
The Diploma in Social Work program aims to produce professional generic social practitioners to meet the requirements for effective social work interventionists in the country. It is a full time one year program. When you successfully completed this program, you will qualify for the Higher Diploma in Social Work (HDipSW) conducted through classroom teaching, on-site-teaching-learning and field practice exercises. During the field work practice students learn the practice of social work in different communities and agencies under the close supervision of trained professional social workers. This professional course anticipates the students to be committed learners working with people in need.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of social work values, ethics, and critical thinking.
- Apply social work theories, philosophies, and methodologies to various social issues
- Practice effective communication and interpersonal skills in diverse settings.
- Utilize social case work, group work, and community work practices effectively.
- Assess social needs and develop effective interventions for individuals, families, and communities.
- Manage social welfare services and programs.
- Engage in social policy and planning processes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions.
Career Pathways
Career information
The Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) 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
- Social Worker
- Case Manager
- Community Organizer
- Social Policy Analyst
- Social Work Researcher
- Social Work Educator
- Legal officer
- Probation Officer
- Child Protection Officer
Program
| DTCH – Direct teaching contact hours | SLH – No of hours self-learning | FH – Field Hours | TNL – Total Notional hours |
| 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 |
entry requirements
Admission requirements
Candidates for this course are selected if she/ he,
has successfully completed the G.C.E. (A/L) and in the same year has fulfilled the basic admission requirements to the University
or
has other equivalent higher educational qualifications
Is a permanent State officer from selected categories given below with a minimum 3 years of service.
- Teachers of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education or Provincial Councils
- Social Development Assistants of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
- Colonization Officers of the Department of Land Commissioner
- Public Health Inspectors,
- Public Health Nurses and
- Psychiatric Social Workers of Department of Health
- Community Development Officers,
- Local government Officers and Officers of Department of Local government and Local Government Commission and Relief Officers
- Rural Development Officers and Assistants, Rural Development Officers of the Department of Rural Development
- Grama Niladharies of the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Plantation Industries
Social Services Officers of the Department of Social Services, Charity Commission and Provincial Councils - Probation Officers of the Department of Probation and Childcare Services
Head Master/Mistress, House Master/Mistress and Assistant House Master/Mistress of Certifies Schools - Jailers and Welfare Officers of the Department of Prisons
Co-operative Development Officers and Inspectors of the Department of Co-operatives - Divi Neguma Officers
- Early Childhood
- Development Officers
- Women Development Officers
- Development Assistants
- Program Assistants (Ministry of Social Services)
- Counselling Assistants (Ministry of Social Services)
- Child Rights Protection Officers
- Elder’s Rights Protection Officers
- District Youth Services Officers, Youth Services Officers and Assistant Youth Services Officers of the Youth Councils
- Community Development Officers, Welfare Officers of State Corporations of Industries and Plantation Sectors and Private Sectors
- Officers holding similar designations/just in Government or Non – Governmental Organization.
Note:
Consideration will be given to applicants with higher educational qualifications and/ or experience in the Social Welfare, Social Development fields.
Applicants registered in any other full-time course in any university or any other Institution is not eligible to apply for the Diploma in social work program.
English requirements
A credit pass in English at the G. C. E (O/L) examination will be considered an additional Qualification..
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 information contact the course coordinator/s:
Mr. V. Jeyaruban
Senior Lecturer (School of Social Work)
+94 777 683 675
jeyaruban@nisd.ac.lk
Mrs. Manjula Wijesekara
Senior Lecturer (School of Social Work)
+94 714 452 783
manjula@nisd.ac.lk