Bachelor of Social Work — study plan
- Credit hours
- 122
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 38
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Social Work study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 122 credit hours across 38 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSW 1003 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| HSW 1023 | Basic Counselling Skills | 3 |
| HSW 1033 | Social Diversity and Justice | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1013 | Arabic Communications | 3 |
| HSC 1233 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| HSW 1223 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
| HSW 1233 | Social Work and Child Protection in the UAE | 3 |
| HSW 1313 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment I - Children and Adolescents | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 2203 | Psychology | 3 |
| HSW 2013 | Vulnerable Populations: Children and Families | 3 |
| HSW 2033 | Laws and Ethics in Social Work in the UAE | 3 |
| HSW 2133 | Social Work with Families | 3 |
| LSS 1123 | Basic Research Methods | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| AES 1033 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| HSW 2143 | Social Work Practice II | 3 |
| HSW 2323 | Vulnerable Populations: Persons with Disabilities | 3 |
Year 2 - Summer 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSW 2324 | Child Protection Field Education | 4 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSW 3013 | Social Work Practice III | 3 |
| HSW 3023 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment II | 3 |
| HSW 3103 | Social Work with Groups | 3 |
| ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
| LSM 1113 | Statistical Mathematics | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HSW 3033 | Advanced Group Work | 3 |
| HSW 3223 | Social Work Action and Advocacy | 3 |
| HSW 4303 | Social Work with Communities | 3 |
| LSC 2223 | Future Skills Capstone | 3 |
Year 3 - Summer 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSW 3943 | Social Work Field Education II | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSW 4013 | Research Methodologies for Social Work | 3 |
| HSW 4033 | Social Policy and Social Development | 3 |
| HSW 4223 | Social Work Management and Leadership | 3 |
| HSW 4233 | International Social Work | 3 |
| HSW 4243 | Psychological Health and Issues | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSW 4216 | Capstone Research Project | 6 |
| HSW 4927 | Social Work Field Education III | 7 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
💼 Careers & salaries after graduation
Explore the career paths and expected salaries for Bachelor of Social Work graduates.
Starting salary from 6,000 SAR/month
Calculate your GPA for this major
Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Social Work
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Social Work at Higher Colleges of Technology?
Bachelor of Social Work at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 122 credit hours to graduate, spread across 38 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Social Work at Higher Colleges of Technology?
The study plan for Bachelor of Social Work spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Social Work award?
Bachelor of Social Work at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 122 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Social Work offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Social Work is offered at at least 5 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.