Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
About this programme
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Work at Central University is a combined degree programme with either Psychology or Sociology. The aim of the programme is to train the next generation of social workers who must be versatile and adaptable to work in a variety of fields. They must be able to conceptualize, implement and manage programmes at all levels of society in a manner that must produce measurable and positive impact on the lives of its beneficiaries.
Entry requirements
The minimum admission requirements of Central University (CU) apply. To enter the programme, applicants must meet the following admission requirements: (a) West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Science plus three (3) relevant subjects. Students must pass Social Studies. (b) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE). Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Science plus three (3) relevant subjects. Students must pass Social Studies. (c) General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels. Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and Arts subject (for Science students). (d) Mature Applicants. (i) The candidate must be at least 25 years old by 31st December of the year preceding the examination. A certified copy of birth certificate is required. The date of issue of the birth certificate should not be less than five years from the date of the completion of the admission forms. (ii) The candidate must have G.C.E. “O” Level or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics. Candidates who do not have the required “O” Level/SSSCE/ WASSCE passes will be required to take Special Entrance Examination papers in the two subjects. (iii) Mature Students’ Entrance Examination The candidate must write the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination which consists of a General Paper for all candidates and two papers in the area (s) of specialization desired. (e) Foreign Applicants To be considered for admission, applicants must have qualifications equivalent to the above. Their results must also be translated into English and they should be able to read and write in English. Prospective foreign applicants must also note that their certificates will be sent to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for evaluation and verification at a fee.
Career prospects
Education mental health practitioner, Family support worker, High-intensity therapist, Adult guidance worker, Advice worker, Community development worker, Counsellor, Social worker, Education consultant Equality, diversity and inclusion officer, Housing manager/officer, Life coach, Mediator, Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), Volunteer coordinator, Youth worker and many more.