Social Work United Arab Emirates University

Overview

The Master of Social Work from United Arab Emirates University consists of 30 credit hours of specialized course-work and practicum for students with a Bachelor degree in Social Work (BSW). 

Quick Facts:

• The MSW program also welcomes students with a bachelor degree in disciplines other than social work. However, for these students, the program of study will consist of foundation courses (30 credit hours) in year 1 and specialization courses (30 credit hours) in year 2 for a total of 60 credits hours.

Program Objectives

• Practice in accordance with social work values and ethics that acknowledge the history and laws of UAE society.
• Practice in a culturally competent manner that promotes quality of life and well-being, human rights and social and economic justice, with diverse Arab, Muslim and expatriate populations of the UAE and GCC.
• Use, produce and apply research knowledge to enhance their skills for practice with the diverse Arab/Muslim families, children, individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and societies of the UAE and GCC.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Use communication/facilitation skills ethically in building empowering relationships with the diverse populations in the UAE, the Arab Gulf and internationally.
• Employ skills for influencing policy formulation and change in communities that advance social and economic justice.
• Apply knowledge and leadership skills in managing projects, and working with community groups and/or organizations to address populations at risk and engage in community resource development
• Demonstrate skills in quantitative/qualitative research design, data analysis, program evaluation, practice evaluation, community needs assessments, and knowledge dissemination.
• Apply the knowledge, values, ethical principles, and skills of a generalist social work perspective to practice with diverse social systems in the UAE, the Arab Gulf and internationally.
• Analyze social policies at a local, regional, national, and international level.
• Evaluate existing research studies and one’s own practice interventions.
• Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and seek necessary organizational change.