The MSW programme is offered in a hybrid mode which
involves running online programme via Moodle and this is expected to cover all
regions in the future. The idea is to use computers to deliver lectures,
assignments and tests. Different zones will be developed based on the number of
applicants from various regions to facilitate this process (so far we are
envisaging zonal centres to be Arusha, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Mbeya,
Kigoma and Ruvuma in addition to the Dar es Salaam Zone).
The
aim of the hybrid mode is to ensure high standards of the programme as course
leaders play the role of ensuring clear guidelines for the course as well as
the learning materials from authorised sources.
The minimum duration for the MSW is expected to be
twelve months (six months for course works and 6 months for research papers and
field work practicum).
The purpose of the
programme is to produce social workers who are well knowledgeable, organized
and professional as well as practical. They should be able to provide social
work services that are necessary competent to the vulnerable groups in the
society such as children, youth, the old and most vulnerable population
effectively in the community and various social settings. The following is
expected for the MSW graduates:
Ø Utilize
scientific approach on applying Evidence Based Indirect Practice intervention
strategies to fight oppression and discrimination against vulnerable people in
the society.
Ø Understand diversity and social functioning as
well as advancement of human rights, social and economic justice
Ø Develop Critical thinking and apply the theoretical and empirical
knowledge and skills of social work towards the client and social systems.
Ø Utilize appropriate models, approaches and methods
of effecting and evaluating change in communities and policy arenas based on a
multidimensional risk assessment and the goals of the practice interventions in
reducing risk and impacts of disasters.
Ø Advocate
through professional and political means, for policies and programs that
address the social and economic well-being of community members in need of
assistance.
Ø Fully understand and apply the systems and ecological perspectives
in understanding human behaviour.
Ø Use advanced administrative practice skills designed to influence
policy and/or program development, implementation, or change on behalf of
clients and/or communities in the indirect
practice
Ø Practice case management
(planning, implementing, supervising and monitoring cases)
The
MSW courses that will be offered are seven including the dissertation course.
These are as listed below.
Course
Number
|
Course
Title
|
OSP
610 (elective)
|
Leadership
with Children and Families Services
|
OSP
611 (elective)
|
Leadership
in Health Services
|
OSP
612 (elective)
|
Leadership
in Development & Emergency Response
|
OSP
613 (elective)
|
Leadership
in Social Work Education
|
OSP
601
|
Contemporary
Issues In Social Development: Gender,
Population, Environment, Food Security and Corruption
|
OSP 602
|
Advanced
Clinical Social Work
|
OSP
603
|
Advanced
Administrative and Community Social Work
|
OSP
604
|
Advanced
Social Welfare Policy
|
OSP
605
|
Advanced
Social Work Research
|
OSP
606
|
Post-Graduate
Field Practicum (600 hours)
|
OSP
607
|
Dissertation
|
Dar Es Salaam 
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