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Social Work
Prepare for professional social-work practice and leadership across social and community services.
Programmes at a Glance‹
Stand with people. Strengthen communities. Shape better outcomes.
Prepare for professional social-work practice and leadership across social and community services. You’ll move beyond the foundations through advanced work in advanced practice, social policy and field education, bringing ideas together in projects, research and professional practice. As your confidence grows, so will your ability to contribute, lead and pursue opportunities such as social worker or case manager.
What you’ll explore
Entry requirements
Your path to ECC may begin in different ways. This programme accommodates multiple admission routes, and our Admissions team can help you understand how your qualifications fit.
A relevant CCCJ associate degree—or an equivalent award from another accredited institution—is required for entry to the final two-year bachelor stage. Bridging courses may be assigned when the associate degree is not in a relevant area.
A final-semester associate student may articulate while trailing no more than six (6) credits, provided the outstanding course is not from Year 1 or the programme’s major/specialization.
Equivalent qualifications and mature status may be considered in accordance with CCCJ/ECC policy.
Programme structure
Explore each published study period, from your first foundation courses to the experiences that prepare you for work and further study.
Full-time2 years after the associate stage4 published study periods＋
Year 1 • Semester I＋
SOWK3101Human Rights and Social Justice3COMM3501Administrative Communication3HRMT3401Human Resource Management3SOWK4401Human Sexuality3RMTD3401Research Methodology3ELECTIVEElective3Year 1 • Semester II＋
ORBT4801Organizational Behaviour3SOWK3102Organization and Administration of Social Services3SOWK4403Child and Family Advocacy3SOWK3203Grief Management2SOWK3204Theory and practice of Social Work: Case Management3STAT3201Advanced Statistics for the Social Sciences3Year 2 • Semester III＋
SOWK4301Substance Abuse and the Social Environment3ELECTIVEElective3SOWK4303Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families and Small Groups3ECON3501Caribbean Economic Development3SOWK4305Ethnicity and Social Welfare3SOWK4101Social Planning and Evaluation3Year 2 • Semester IV＋
ENBP4701Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation2SOWK3201Social Work Research Paper3SOWK3103Mediation and Dispute Resolution3SOWK4402Global Perspectives in Social Work3SOWK3202Social Gerontology3SOWK4405Field Work Practicum III3Part-time2 years after the associate stage6 published study periods＋
Year 1 • Semester I＋
SOWK3101Human Rights and Social Justice3SOWK4401Human Sexuality3COMM3501Administrative Communication3RMTD3401Research Methodology3Year 1 • Semester II＋
ORBT4801Organizational Behaviour3HRMT3401Human Resource Management3SOWK3203Grief Management2SOWK4403Child and Family Advocacy3Year 1 • Summer I＋
SOWK3103Mediation and Dispute Resolution3SOWK3204Theory and practice of Social Work: Case Work3SOWK3102Organization and Administration of Social Services3Year 2 • Semester III＋
SOWK4301Substance Abuse and the Social Environment3SOWK4101Social Planning and Evaluation3STAT3201Advanced Statistics for the Social Sciences3SOWK3202Social Gerontology3Year 2 • Semester IV＋
ENBP4701Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation2SOWK4303Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families and Small Groups3Year 2 • Summer II＋
SOWK4405Field Work Practicum III3SOWK3201Social Work Research Paper3ECON3501Caribbean Economic Development3ELECTIVEELECTIVE3Your first two years lead to an associate degree—a valuable achievement you can take into the workplace or build on at ECC. Continue for two more years to deepen your knowledge, strengthen your professional voice and earn your bachelor’s degree. Some study plans include summer semesters to help you keep moving forward within the same four-year pathway.
The structure shown is a guide. Course or unit sequencing and availability may be adjusted to reflect enrolment levels, faculty availability and programme scheduling requirements. Offerings may therefore move to a different semester or position in the sequence.
You may be a strong fit if you…
are curious about social sciences and ready to build practical skills.
want a structured pathway that connects learning with real career possibilities.
value teamwork, problem-solving and continuous professional growth.
Main Campus & Satellite campus options
This programme is available at more than one ECC teaching location. Confirm the intake and delivery option attached to your preferred campus.