Available courses

CONDUCT SOCIAL POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

This unit covers the competencies required to formulate social policy and Public Administration. It involves identifying social policy problems, carrying out community mobilization, carrying out social policy sensitization and documenting social policy issues.

PYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

Course Overview

This course focuses on understanding the psychological and social factors that influence individual and community well-being. Students will learn to provide psychosocial support to vulnerable populations, assisting them in coping with challenges and enhancing resilience. The course emphasizes skills in assessment, intervention, and the promotion of mental health.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Assess the psychosocial needs of individuals, families, and communities.
  2. Design and implement psychosocial support interventions.
  3. Address social determinants of mental health and well-being.
  4. Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in psychosocial care.

Mode of Assessment

  • Class participation and group discussions: 20%
  • Reflection journals or assignments: 20%
  • Mid-term test: 30%
  • Final project or case study: 30%

Course Topics

  1. Understanding Psychosocial Needs
    Concepts of psychosocial support, factors affecting psychosocial well-being, and assessment techniques.

  2. Community-Based Psychosocial Interventions
    Frameworks and models for community-based support, focusing on resilience-building and empowerment.

  3. Social Determinants of Mental Health
    Exploration of how factors like poverty, education, and environment impact mental health and psychosocial needs.

  4. Crisis Intervention and Trauma Support
    Approaches to providing support to individuals experiencing trauma, bereavement, or other critical incidents.

COUNSELLING

Course Overview

This course introduces students to counseling theories, skills, and techniques that are essential in social work practice. Students learn how to provide supportive, therapeutic assistance to individuals, families, and groups, addressing emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs. Emphasis is placed on developing effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand foundational counseling theories and approaches in social work.
  2. Demonstrate core counseling skills in various settings.
  3. Develop ethical and culturally sensitive practices in counseling.
  4. Create and maintain therapeutic relationships with diverse populations.

Mode of Assessment

  • Participation and in-class activities: 15%
  • Assignments and case study analyses: 25%
  • Mid-term exam: 30%
  • Final project or practical assessment: 30%

Course Topics

  1. Introduction to Counseling Theories and Techniques
    Overview of major counseling theories, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

  2. Communication Skills in Counseling
    Key counseling skills like active listening, empathy, paraphrasing, and nonverbal communication.

  3. Counseling Ethics and Professional Boundaries
    Exploring ethical issues, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in social work counseling.

  4. Counseling in Crisis Situations
    Approaches for managing clients in crisis, trauma-informed care, and strategies for de-escalation.