Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is designed to meet the growing demand for professional social workers in the Caribbean. As Caribbean societies face increasing social, economic, and environmental challenges, there is a critical need for skilled practitioners who can address complex social issues, promote social justice, and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. This program is developed in alignment with global standards in social work education and tailored to the unique cultural, social, and economic contexts of the Caribbean region.

1. Professional Identity: By the end of the program, students will consistently demonstrate the ability to identify themselves as professional social workers by adhering to professional standards and engaging in reflective practice in 90% of fieldwork evaluations and classroom
2. Ethical Practice: Within two semesters, students will effectively apply social work ethical principles in at least three case studies and fieldwork scenarios to guide their professional practice, with a 100% adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics.
3. Critical Thinking: By the completion of the program, students will apply critical thinking skills to inform and communicate their professional judgment in at least 80% of their fieldwork assignments, as assessed by field instructors and faculty.
4. Diversity Engagement: Students will, by the end of the program, demonstrate the ability to engage with diverse populations and understand the significance of difference in shaping life experiences in at least four diverse practice settings, with 85% positive feedback from
5. Human Rights and Justice: By the end of the third year, students will effectively advocate for and promote human rights and social and economic justice in at least two community projects or advocacy initiatives, with a 90% success rate in achieving project objectives.
6. Research Engagement: By the final semester, students will engage in research that supports evidence-based practice by conducting at least one research project, culminating in a paper or presentation, with an 80% or higher evaluation from faculty.
7. Human Behavior Application: By the end of the second year, students will apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment to social work practice in at least three case studies, with 90% accuracy as assessed by
8. Policy-Informed Practice: By the end of the program, students will engage in social work practice that is supported by local and international policies, demonstrating this in at least two policy analysis papers and one community intervention project, with 85% positive
9. Assessment Skills: By the completion of their practicum, students will apply social work principles to assess individuals, families, groups, and communities to determine their eligibility for appropriate services in at least five comprehensive assessments, with 90% accuracy as evaluated by field supervisors.

10. Intervention Competence: By the end of the program, students will effectively intervene on

behalf of vulnerable individuals, families, groups, and communities in at least three intervention plans, with 85% successful outcomes as measured by field instructors.