Social Work is a catalyst for social change that promotes the strengths of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance the social welfare of our society. Social workers seek to support poor and vulnerable populations through the promotion of social justice and respect and compassion for all.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work degree will develop a greater understanding of complex social problems using an ecological framework. Students will learn about strategies of empowerment that intervene at the micro, meso, and macro levels of society.

Background

The RUPP/University of Washington Social Work Partnership was established in 2004 to support development of the new Department of Social Work at RUPP. The first class of students enrolled in 2008-2009.

The Department of Social Work has developed linkages with over 40 organizations to offer placement opportunities to students. Integral parts of the Bachelor of Arts degree are three separate experiential learning opportunities. In the second year of the program, students spend four hours a week within a community setting to learn about the mission of the agency and be exposed to direct service. They attend a seminar that accompanies this experience. In year three, students spend one and a half days a week within an agency developing social work skills through a supportive and supervised experience. In year four, students continue to develop their skills through a block placement in the second semester.

Admission

Admission to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is administered by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, based on sound results in the High School Certificate subjects of Civic morality and English.

Assessment

Students are expected to be active adult learners and their academic participation is strongly encouraged. Students are assessed by attendance (70%), assignments, and end of the semester papers or examinations. Students must receive a satisfactory evaluation from each of their three field placements in years two through four. All social work students must adhere to the social work code of ethics and standards for professional behavior.

Curriculum

*Note: Students are required to complete a first year of foundation studies for all degrees. For more information of the foundation year course, please refer to RUPP’s handbook.

*Explanation: The code a (b-c) indicates number of credits and weekly study load. In this example: 'a'= number of credits, 'b' = number of lecture hours, and 'c' = number of tutorial or practical hours.

*Note: English language, run by ELSU, runs on a variable course code system, ENG001- ENG 400 (Elective) depending on students' skill level.

Total Credits: 151 Credits (Including Foundation Year)

Contact Info

Head of Department
Ms. Ung Kimkanika
Email: ung.kimkanika@rupp.edu.kh
Deputy Head of Department
Mr. Phal Oudamsambath
Email: phal.oudamsambath@rupp.edu.kh
Tel: (+855)77-796-371/(+855)87-844-691/(+855)88-4088-813
Office Room: Campus II, RUPP