Specialist Professional Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Specialist Professional Graduate Diploma in Social Work (SPGDSW)

Areas of Specialisation

1. SPGDSW in Elderly Care Management
2. SPGDSW in Child Protection
3. SPGDSW in Medical Social Work
4. SPGDSW in Voluntary & Non-Governmental Organisation Management
5. SPGDSW in Charity, Philanthropy and Fundraising Management

6. SPGDSW in Rehabilitation and Reintegration

Programmes Mode

This will feature lecture presentations, tutorials, and practicum in core areas of specialisms. Resource persons for these programmes shall be drawn from competent and tested professionals in social work and related matters. The programmes will enable students to link formal learning to practice and encourage building on their existing skills and imbibe the current methodology, principles, and approaches to practice. 

 
Programmes Direction

It is necessary that practitioners have distinct opportunities to develop their learning, practice and education to enhance their skills and knowledge. These programmes are specific pathways for practitioners in social work and are aimed at building on their professional experience. Students will be able to work towards specializing as experts in any of the various specialisations. Practitioners will also be able to evidence their learning in each module in order to meet relevant CPD standards of ISOWN and other international social work requirements for practice, renewals, and registration.

 
Targets

These programmes aimed at practitioners in specialized areas who may wish to advance their careers in social work practice. 

Duration: One Academic Session

 

Application fee: N20,000