Social Work — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 38
- Degree
- bachelor
The Social Work study plan at Dhofar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 38 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 1 (Fall) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB101 | Academic Writing in Arabic | 3 |
| CMPS100A | Introduction to Technical Computing for the Arts | 3 |
| ENGL101 | Basic Academic English I | 3 |
| SOCS102 | Oman Society | 3 |
| MATH103 | for the Social Sciences I | 3 |
Semester 2 (Spring) 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL102A | English for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences I | 3 |
| PSYC150 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| General Elective ( 1) Elective | 3 | |
| SOCS150 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Semester 3 (Fall) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL203A | English for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences II | 3 |
| PSYC180 | Human Development | 3 |
| SOWO200 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOWO235 | Communication and Interviewing Skills | 3 |
| SOWO245 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment | 3 |
Semester 4 (Spring) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWO255 | Social Policy and Social Planning | 3 |
| SOWO260 | School Social Work | 3 |
| SOWO280 | Social Work Practice I: Working with Individuals | 3 |
| SOWO290 | Social Work: Field Internship I | 3 |
| ENTR200 | Entrepreneurship: Innovation & Creativity | 3 |
Semester 5 (Fall) 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL204 | Advanced English for Academic Purposes & Research | 3 |
| PSYC215 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOWO220 | Social Work and Volunteers | 3 |
| SOWO285 | Social Work with Disabled | 3 |
Semester 6 (Spring) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWO300 | Social Work with the Family | 3 |
| SOWO310 | Social and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| SOWO330 | Social Work Practice II: Working with Groups | 3 |
| MATH215 | Elementary Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| ENGL305 | Advanced English Language and Com. Skills | 3 |
Semester 7 (Fall) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWO340 | Social Work Practice with In Integrated Healthcare | 3 |
| SOWO370 | Research Methods in Social Work | 3 |
| SOWO410 | Social Work: Field Internship II | 3 |
| SOWO440 | Social Work Practice III: Working with Groups | 3 |
| SOWO480 | Special Topics in Social Work | 3 |
Semester 8 (Spring) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWO450 | Social Work Administration | 3 |
| SOWO475 | Social Work in Islam | 3 |
| SOWO490 | Senior Study Project | 3 |
| SOWO470 | Social Work Integrative Seminar | 3 |
| General Elective (2) Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Social Work
How many credit hours is Social Work at Dhofar University?
Social Work at Dhofar University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 38 courses.
How many years is Social Work at Dhofar University?
The study plan for Social Work spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Social Work award?
Social Work at Dhofar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Social Work offered at other universities?
Yes, Social Work is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.