Bachelor Of Arts In Child Development

With a fast growing population of needy people on one hand, and a declining social service delivery system on the other, Uganda is in dire need of a dynamic generation of social work professionals who will reach out and make a difference. This difference can be made by empowering the population focus on the local untapped potential for production and reorganizing
social institutions to serve the common good. The Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration at Africa Renewal University is committed to making this difference by equipping individuals who will exhibit:

• Cutting-edge professional skills in social work,
• A passion for the transformation of the Ugandan society and its social institutions.
• Relevance in their response to the needs of society and
• Integrity of character.

The programme is specifically designed to:

The Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration aims at producing graduates who are equipped with theoretical and practical skills that are relevant for the holistic transformation of society. The programme is specifically designed to prepare students to:

• Be able to work with communities in identifying, mobilizing and managing community resources for sustainable development.
• Be servant leaders willing to sacrifice for the well-being of society.
• Have ability to use critical thinking as a tool for assessing, understanding and devising appropriate interventions to meet community needs.
• Integrate Biblical principles into social work practice so as to holistically address individual and community needs.
• Have working knowledge of social policy and human rights so as to advocate for social justice.
• Have an understanding of human development and behavioural theories so as to bring about transformation in man as God intended.
• Employ appropriate counselling skills to address various social needs and apply social work ethics in practice.
• Understand the role of culture and social systems in determining community and social development.
• Have foundational skills in research, writing, communication and computer application for academic and professional excellence.

• Uganda Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level) with a minimum of five (5) passes and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (‘A’ Level) with a minimum of two principal passes (Preferably but not limited to Literature, History, or Economics,) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.

The minimum requirement for direct entry from the 8-4-4 system shall be C+ or its equivalent.

Requirements for the Diploma Holders’ Entry Scheme:

• A relevant Diploma (with an upper second) or credit obtained from an institution recognized by National Council for Higher Education or its equivalent.

Requirements for Mature Age Entry Scheme

• A pass of 50 per cent or higher in Mature Age examination, obtained and certified from a centre recognized by National Council for Higher Education.