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SOWK 448: Concurrent Fieldwork (One Semester)

This course provides students with the opportunity to practice their skills in working with therapeutic groups. Concurrent fieldwork begins with the commencement of the first semester of Level 400 and ends with the inter-semester break.  The placement is...

SOWK 446: Working with People in Need of Protection

The course is designed for students to gain insight into circumstances that lead people to situations where they need protection. It examines basic human needs, societal responses and arrangements for meeting those needs. It also emphasises the impact and...

SOWK 445: Theories of Rehabilitation

The course exposes students to the various theories of rehabilitation to enable them have a comprehensive knowledge of the concept of rehabilitation. The course outlines the history and cross-cultural status of people in need of rehabilitation. It examines...

SOWK 444: Problems of Rehabilitation

This course focuses on prejudice, discrimination and stigmatization of people with disabilities, convicts, ex-convicts, addicts among others. It examines the influence of cultural beliefs and practices on rehabilitation. It discusses the challenges...

SOWK 443: Industrial and Labour Relations

This course introduces students to theory and practice of industrial relations. It examines the concept and principles of industrial and labour relations and discusses the role of participants in industrial relations. The course emphasises the work of labour...

SOWK 442: Social Gerontology

This course introduces students to theories of aging and the myths and stereotypes associated with ageing in cross-cultural settings. It examines the demography of aging, gender and aging, psychological and physical aspects of aging and economic determinants...

SOWK 441: Gender Issues

This course explores the development and theoretical basis for the study of gender.  It examines definitions, concepts, and symbolic representations of gender. It focuses on gender inequalities in the global and African social contexts with specific...

SOWK 439: School Social Work

This course focuses on the practice of social work within educational settings. It is aimed at teaching the basic skills and knowledge needed for the identification of students with problems that affect their school attendance and educational achievement and...

SOWK 438: Family Welfare

The course introduces students to the concept of marriage and the family and authority and decision-making processes within the family.  It examines the changes occurring in the structure and functions of the Ghanaian-family and the goals and agents of...

SOWK 437: Organisational Planning in Social Work Practice

This course examines the definition and nature of community organisation. It focuses on theories of organisational development, programme planning and resource development.  It also examines the theoretical base as well as factors that influence...

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