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    Bachelor in Social Work

    About The Academic Program

    The Social Work Department provides a bachelor’s degree in social work to equip students with theoretical knowledge and professional skills for practicing social work. The goal is to prepare socially competent professionals who can effectively deal with social issues and adapt to societal changes, remaining competitive in the job market. The department emphasizes connecting research knowledge in social work with societal issues by utilizing social research to serve community issues. It actively engages in partnerships with community institutions in advisory, teaching, and volunteer fields. The department focuses on preparing graduates for the job market by offering career guidance, professional advice, and developing field training to meet the demands of the job market. The Social Work Department stands out for offering a bachelor’s program in social work as one of the programs, accredited by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation

    Major

    Social Work

    Language of instruction

    Arabic

    Duration

    4 Years

    Academic degree

    Bachelor in Social Work

    Career opportunities

    Educational Field (Schools and Universities). Rehabilitation Field (Prisons, Centers for Disability Services, Juvenile Care, Care centers, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Institutions). Legal Field (Social Reconciliation Offices). Family Counseling Sector (Family Counseling Centers). Medical Field (Primary Healthcare Centers, Hospitals, Medical Cities, Health Clusters). Social Projects and Innovation Field. Governance Field.

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    The program aims to prepare students to work as social workers capable of providing a high level of therapeutic and rehabilitative social care. Students are able to address problems and issues affecting individuals, groups, and institutions as well as provide solutions. The goal is to empower the students to fulfill the positive needs of individuals and communities, enabling active participation in their community development and the realization of their aspirations.

    1 Providing the student with the cognitive framework for social service
    2 Providing the student with the professional skills necessary to practice social service
    3 Preparing the student to work in community institutions in the fields of social service
    4 Providing the student with professional values in social service
    5 Providing the student with research skills in studying social issues and problems
    6 Enabling the student to conduct scientific research in studying social issues and problems

    Q1 identifies the theoretical framework for general practice in social service
    Q2 reviews the areas of professional practice in social service
    Q3 discusses the issues Contemporary General Practice in Social Work Skills
    Q4 Apply the foundations of professional practice (principles, values, skills, processes)
    M1 Use professional (approaches-models-theories) in dealing with social problems and issues
    M2 Implement scientific steps in addressing social issues
    M3 Employ self-learning skills in different educational situations Values, independence and responsibility
    V1 Work efficiently within a team to ensure the success of professional work
    V2 Assume professional responsibility in different situations

    1 Broad knowledge of theories, professional foundations and developments in the field of specialization
    2 The ability to apply knowledge in the field of specialization
    3 The ability to employ knowledge in research, investigation and creative problem solving
    4 The ability to use statistical methods to research social issues and problems
    5 Commitment to professional values
    6 Ability to lead and bear responsibility
    7 Establish effective and continuous relationships with others
    8 Taking the initiative to provide voluntary and community work

    Study Plan

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Ethics and Islamic Values 2
    Islamic Banking and Economics 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Communication Skills 2
    Creative Writing 2
    Writing Academic Reports 2
    Emotional Intelligence Course 2
    Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
    Principles of Projects Management 2
    Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
    Principles of E-Commerce 2
    Financial Literacy 2
    Leadership and Change Management 2
    Health Awareness 2
    Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
    Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
    Fitness and Sport Science 2
    Sustainable Development 2
    Global Citizenship 2
    Lifelong Learning Skills 2
    Sustainable Ecosystems 2
    History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    Good Citizenship Values 2
    Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
    Studies in Saudi Literature 2
    Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
    Basics of Programming 2
    Data Analysis and Management 2
    Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
    Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
    Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Social Work in Tourism Field 3
    Forensic Social Work 3
    Social Work in Sharia Courts 3
    Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation 3
    Social Work in Contemporary media 3
    Social Work and Human Rights 3
    Demographic Studies in Social Work 3
    Managing and aeavaluating Programs and Projects 3
    Social Law 3
    Social legislation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 3
    Social Work Practice with the Elderly 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Reading Comprehension Skills and Speaking 3
    English Language (1) 3
    Biography of the Prophet (Values and Behavior) 2
    Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2
    Thinking Skills 3
    Introduction to Social Work 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
    Statistics 3
    Introduction to Sociology 3
    Introduction to Research in Social Work 2
    Professional Skills of Social Work 3 SWK102OR SWK102T
    The Holy Quran 1 4
    Rules of Quran Recitation 1 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Social Work with Disabilities 2 SWK151OR SWK151T
    Social Work in Health Care 2 SWK151OR SWK151T
    Professional Intervention in Social Work 3 SWK151OR SWK151T
    Introduction to Social Work 2 ENG102
    Digital Social Work 2
    Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Social Psychology 3 PSY101OR PSY101T
    Recent Trends in Social Work 3 SWK102OR SWK102T
    Social work and Voluntary 2
    Social Work in the School 2
    Family Counseling and Guidance 2 SWK253OR SWK253T
    Social Work with Groups 2 SWK253OR SWK253T
    Social Work with Communities and Organizations 2 SWK253OR SWK253T

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Social Work With Individuals and Families 3 SWK253OR SWK253T
    Social Planning 2
    Social Welfare Policies and Issues 2
    Social Work Theories 2
    Social Work and acaommunity Community 2
    Social Work in Social Defense 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Public Relations in Social Work 2
    Social Work in Justice Field 3
    Social Work in Crim and Correction 3
    Social Work in Military Field 2
    Social Work Research Methods 3 SWK140

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Seminar 3 SWK241TOR SWK341