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Bachelor in Social Work

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

About The Academic Program

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.

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.

Program Information

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Social Work
Major Social Work
Academic degree Bachelor in Social Work
Language of instruction Arabic
Duration 4 Years

Program Details

  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
  1. Q1 — identifies the theoretical framework for general practice in social service
  2. Q2 — reviews the areas of professional practice in social service
  3. Q3 — discusses the issues Contemporary General Practice in Social Work Skills
  4. Q4 — Apply the foundations of professional practice (principles, values, skills, processes)
  5. M1 — Use professional (approaches-models-theories) in dealing with social problems and issues
  6. M2 — Implement scientific steps in addressing social issues
  7. M3 — Employ self-learning skills in different educational situations Values, independence and responsibility
  8. V1 — Work efficiently within a team to ensure the success of professional work
  9. 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
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One ARAB 103 Reading Comprehension Skills and Speaking 3 —
Level One ENG 101 English Language (1) 3 —
Level One ENG 102 English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
Level One ISLS 102 Biography of the Prophet (Values and Behavior) 2 —
Level One IT 101 Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2 —
Level One PSY 101 Thinking Skills 3 —
Level One SWK 102 Introduction to Social Work 3 —
Level Two MATH 160 Statistics 3 —
Level Two QURA 100 Quran Recitation Skills 4 —
Level Two QURA 100 Quran Recitation Skills 2 —
Level Two SWK 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 —
Level Two SWK 140 Introduction to Research in Social Work 2 —
Level Two SWK 151 Professional Skills of Social Work 3 SWK102OR SWK102T
Level Three SWK 253 Professional Intervention in Social Work 3 SWK151OR SWK151T
Level Three SWK 201 Introduction to Social Work 2 ENG102
Level Three SWK 203 Digital Social Work 2 —
Level Three SWK 211 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 —
Level Three SWK 221 Social Work with Disabilities 2 SWK151OR SWK151T
Level Three SWK 231 Social Work in Health Care 2 SWK151OR SWK151T
Level Four PSY 151 Social Psychology 3 PSY101OR PSY101T
Level Four SWK 204 Recent Trends in Social Work 3 SWK102OR SWK102T
Level Four SWK 205 Social work and Voluntary 2 —
Level Four SWK 232 Social Work in the School 2 —
Level Four SWK 233 Family Counseling and Guidance 2 SWK253OR SWK253T
Level Four SWK 251 Social Work with Groups 2 SWK253OR SWK253T
Level Four SWK 252 Social Work with Communities and Organizations 2 SWK253OR SWK253T
Level Five SWK 301 Social Welfare Policies and Issues 2 —
Level Five SWK 302 Social Work Theories 2 —
Level Five SWK 304 Social Work and acaommunity Community 2 —
Level Five SWK 333 Social Work in Social Defense 3 —
Level Five SWK 351 Social Work With Individuals and Families 3 SWK253OR SWK253T
Level Five SWK 352 Social Planning 2 —
Level Six SWK 336 Social Work in Crim and Correction 3 —
Level Six SWK 337 Social Work in Military Field 2 —
Level Six SWK 341 Social Work Research Methods 3 SWK140
Level Six SWK 303 Public Relations in Social Work 2 —
Level Six SWK 334 Social Work in Justice Field 3 —
Level Seven SWK 441 Seminar 3 SWK241TOR SWK341
Level Seven SWK 490 (CO-OP Training) (1) 6 SWK337AND SWK336AND SWK341

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
SWK 207 Social Work and Human Rights 3
SWK 306 Demographic Studies in Social Work 3
SWK 307 Managing and aeavaluating Programs and Projects 3
SWK 308 Social Law 3
SWK 309 Social legislation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 3
SWK 322 Social Work Practice with the Elderly 3
SWK 330 Social Work in Tourism Field 3
SWK 332 Forensic Social Work 3
SWK 335 Social Work in Sharia Courts 3
SWK 200 Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation 3
SWK 206 Social Work in Contemporary media 3

Academic Credits