B.A. in Social Work
Vision
The Department of Social Sciences shall become a leading department in the region, exemplifying the highest intellectual standards offered in leading universities throughout the world.
Mission
The Program's mission is to develop generalist social workers who will be critical and strategic thinkers, life-long learners and opinion shapers. The knowledge-base, skills, and values necessary for entry-level generalist social work practice will be taught in an environment that fosters sensitivity and integration of Qatari culture, professional ethics and values. Students will be prepared for leadership roles and to meet the challenges of a dynamic twenty-first century world. They will be especially trained to take appropriate action in their field guided by the best available scientific evidence and work ethics.
Objectives
The objectives of the Social Work Program are driven by its mission of preparing students for entry-level generalist practice. These goals portray the meaning and purpose of professional generalist social workers, who must be able to practice effectively within any given person-in-the environment context.
The Social Work Program will prepare students to:
- Develop an overview of social work as a profession historically, globally, and culturally.
- Introduce a perspective on social work theoretical frameworks.
- Provide perspective in social work on core values, social justice and ethics.
- Develop a perspective on basic professional skills in social work.
Learning Outcomes - مخرجات تعلم البرنامج الحديثة
Upon completion of the major, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
أولا: أن يظهر البرنامج المباديء الأخلاقية والسلوك المهنى
2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
ثانيا: أن يؤكد البرنامج الوعي بالفروق والأختلاف الثقافي في الممارسة
3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
ثالثا: أن يؤكد البرنامج الحقوق الإنسانية والعداله الاجتماعية والأقتصادية
4. Engage in Practice Informed Research and Research Informed Practice
رابعا: أن يدعم الرنامج الممارسه القائمه على البحث العلمي والبحث العلمي القائم على الممارسة المهنية
5. Engage in Policy Practice
خامسا: أن يؤكد البرنامج ممارسة السياسة الاجتماعية
6.a. Engage with Individuals and Families 6.b. Engage with Groups, Organizations, and Communities
سادسا: أن يدعم البرنامج المشاركه في العمل مع الفرد والأسرة والجماعة والمؤسسة والمجتمع
7a. Assess Individuals and Families 7.b. Assess Groups, Organizations and Communities
سابعا: يتضمن البرنامج عملية تقدير الفرد والأسرة والجماعة والمؤسسة والمجتمع
8.a. Intervene with Individuals and Families 8.b. Intervene with groups, organizations and communities
ثامنا: يؤكد البرنامج عملية التدخل المهني مع الفرد والأسرة والجماعة والمؤسسة والمجتمع
9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
تاسعا: يضمن البرنامج تقييم الممارسه المهنية مع الفرد والأسرة والجماعة والمؤسسة والمجتمع
Admission
Applicants must satisfy QU defined College and Program requirements including the minimum high school percentage requirement.
Detailed Undergraduate admission requirements are available at the following link: http://www.qu.edu.qa/students/admission/undergraduate/program-requirements
Opportunities
Graduates from the Social Work Program have a number of employment opportunities in various private and public sector fields. From providing counselling supports in health settings and social agencies, to offering their skills and abilities through diverse roles in school settings, opportunities for the Social Work Degree program graduates continues to expand with the growing economic and social sector. There is also tremendous potential for graduates in the Social Work program to be employed in the oil and gas sector, as there is a demand for employee and human resource supports.
Social Work graduates are highly sought after in the current employment market in both the private and public sector. Currently, the Social Work Program has established internship opportunities with many social agencies, health service industry, and numerous Qatar Independent Schools (primary, junior high, and high school). The internship program in the Social Work Program offers potential recruiters to employ social work graduates. Hamad Medical Corporation, Family Consulting Centre, Qatar Foundation for Combatting Human Trafficking, Social Rehabilitation Centre (Al Aween), Qatar Foundation for Child and Women’s Protection, Qatar Foundation for Elderly, Care, Al Awsaj Academy, Social Rehabilitation Centre (Dar Al Inma), Zakat Fund, Ministry of Minority affairs and numerous Qatar Independent and Qatar Independent Model Schools presently provide social work students internship opportunities.
