Community development and social work

A community development and social work course equips individuals to address social challenges and foster sustainable change.

KEY OUTCOMES

1 Policy,

2 Counselling,

1. Advocacy, and research,
2. Skills to work with diverse communities. Career options include social worker, community organizer, counsellor, and nonprofit manager.

They can advocate for social justice, manage programs, and analyse policies. Whether in schools, nonprofits, or international settings, graduates make positive impacts on individuals and communities, promoting equity and well-being.

Objectives of the Course

• Understand various intervention measures in solving social problems in a society
• Appreciate the importance of self-entrepreneurial skills in the national development
• Understand various methods and approaches used in social development activities
• Appreciate the role of communication in social work
• Appreciate the importance of involving other professionals in the development and solving social problems in a society
• Promote ethical and legal practices in appraising and solving social development problems
• Use local resources to empower the societies in order to become self-reliance

Expected Working Field

• Hospital and private Hospitals
• Non-Governmental organizations (World vision, AMPATH, world relief, compassion, Save the children, UNICEF, etc.)
• National Government and counties ministries (ministry of health, agriculture, culture and social services)
• Community projects
• Rehabilitation centres
• Rescue centres
• Faith based organization
• Community based organization
• Self-employment

Entry Requirement      D (Plain)

Examination Body        KNEC