Postgraduate diplomas allow students to study something new or build on the skills and knowledge already gained during their first degree. In the current climate, more and more graduates are opting to pursue postgraduate study for the following reasons:

1. To further explore interest in areas of specialization
2. To gain clear insights into an industry and create invaluable contacts – postgraduate studies will uncover industry contacts and work experience opportunities;
3. To gain specialist skills – i.e. balancing newfound expertise with practical work experience and industry knowledge, to offer employers a more complete package in an employee.
4. To increase chances for promotion – this will give learners a competitive edge.
5. Change career direction – many postgraduate courses can act as conversion courses to enter different sectors;

Employers want to recruit people who have the right mix of competencies.

1   Social Work Assistant
2   Child Care Assistant
3   Counselling Assistants
4   Teaching Assistant
5   Community Development Worker

Bonus
Successful completion of this programme allows you to continue studies at the associate degree level. (Conditions apply)

To matriculate into this programme, applicants must fulfill one of the following:
1. Passes in three (3) CSEC/GCE/SSC subjects including English Language with Grades I, II or III/ A, B or C. For CSEC, only Grade III passes which were awarded after June 1998 will be accepted.
2. An approved certificate or diploma from a duly accredited institution/programme.
3. Mature students (25 years and over). These applicants will be accepted based on an assessment of relevant previous work experience.
4. Equivalent qualification as determined by the CCCJ.
4.    Equivalent qualification as determined by the CCCJ

Full Time – 12 months
Part Time/Weekend – 16 months

Ethics for Social Work
Fundamentals of Information Technology
Communication I  
Communication II
Introduction to Social Work
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Psychology
Statistics for Social Sciences
Social Work Practicum I     
Foundations of Social Work Theory, Practice and Principles