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Social Work, Gerontology Specialisation

 

SOCIAL WORK
Gerontology Specialisation

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of Science
Credits: 
124
Next Start Date: 
January (Spring) 2025
Awarding Institution: 
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Delivery Modality: 
Online & Face-to-Face

The Gerontology specialisation of the Bsc in Social Work programme designed to qualify students for careers beyond the limitations of the Generalist Social Work degree.

The new programme is suitable for students who plan to work with older persons, or who want to become researchers in fields related to aging. A fast growing field of careers emerging in private organizations, hospitals, residential facilities, outpatient clinics, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies will provide the Gerontology degree graduate with ready careers including:-  

  1. Geriatric social workers
  2. Community health workers
  3. Gerontology nurse/caregiver.
  4. Mental health educator
  5. Case Manager.
  6. Mental Health Research Analyst
DURATION: 

UCC degree programmes are four-year programmes. This may be reduced by up to two years, if a student gains Advanced Standing with an appropriate Associate of Science degree or equivalent qualification.

ACCREDITATION: 

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is registered with and recognized by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) as a University College with the authority to offer academic degrees up to the Masters level. The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean has also been granted institutional accreditation by the University Council of Jamaica, effective November 11, 2019. Students who successfully complete a UCC academic degree are assured of graduating from an excellent academic programme, provided by an institutionally accredited institution, which will be accepted anywhere in the world.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR JAMAICAN STUDENTS
  • To be unconditionally admitted to complete UCC undergraduate programmes, individuals should possess a minimum of five (5) subjects at the GCE or CSEC level (including the mandatory English Language and Mathematics) at grades A, B, C or 1, 2, 3 respectively. A CSEC pass at level 3 must have been obtained since 1998.
  • Candidates who have a minimum of 4 CXCs can also apply pending the outstanding CXC subjects or can opt to do UCC replacement courses Core Mathematics, English for Academic Purpose and Fundamentals of Accounting.
  • Candidates can opt to apply under the Mature Entry option. To be accepted, applicants must be working for 5 years or more and be at a minimum age of 25 years. Academic qualifications, a detailed resume, a job letter and 3 professional references will be required.

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HONOURS PROGRAMME

Students with 8 CXC/GCE subjects including Mathematics and English Language at Grade 1 may be eligible for a 25% tuition waiver during the first year.
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