Associate in Social Work (CCCJ)
For those who have a passion for helping others and empowering communities that are often underserved, the field of social work offers the chance to make a difference in various settings. Those interested in pursuing a career in this fulfilling field have multiple pathways that they can take to get started - see below-.
- Health Educator
- Mental Health Counsellor
- Marriage/Family Therapist
- Probation Officer
- Correctional Treatment Specialist
- Recreational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Social/Community Service Manager
Social Work Testimonial
Clifford Clarke
Class of 2012
About CCCJ Programmes
The council of community colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) offers programmes at the Associate and Bachelor’s levels using a 2 + 2 concept. Under this 2+2 concept, the first two years of the programme are at the associate level and the final two years are at the Bachelor’s level.
The programme is structured to provide a mixture of:
- General education courses
- Support courses
- Specialized courses
- One free elective
- Work experience and community service
Work Experience
Students pursing a Bachelor of Science Degree programme are required to complete 240 hours of Work experience. Exemptions may be granted at the discretion of the CCCJ.
Methods of Delivery:
The methods of delivery/ modes of instruction will include a combination of two or approaches which are intended to:
- Increase the independence of the learner
- Create critical thinkers
- Equip learners to enter the corporate world
- Assist the learner to;
- Develop research skills
- Analyse and evaluate data
- Plan, design and implement projects
YEAR 1 Courses include:
- Communication I
- Communication II
- Ethics for Social Work
- Introduction to Social Work
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Psychology I
- Foreign Language I
- Fundamentals of Information Technology
- Law for Social Workers
- Statistics for Social Sciences
- Social Work Practicum I
year 2 courses include:
- Oral Communication
- Fundamental of Social Research
- Social Work Theory, Practice and Principles II
- Introduction to Counselling Strategies and Techniques
- Social Welfare and Policy
- Entrepreneurship Seminar for Social Work
- Social Work Practicum II
- Elective (any other available subject)
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4 Years
- Advanced Standing (For Diploma Graduates)
- Early Childhood Education
- Literacy Studies
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education: Business & Information Technology
- Secondary Mathematics
4 Years
- Business Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Hospitality, Entertainment & Tourism
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Social Work
- Computer Science
3 Years
- Business Studies
- Computer Servicing & Electronics
- Criminial Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Environmental Studies
- Hospitality, Entertainment & Tourism
- Management Information Systems
- Psychology
- Social Work
2 Years
- CSEC Calsses (Math, English Language, Business, Art and Science Subjects)
- Pre-University Studies (Arts and Sciences)
- Pre-College
- C.A.P (In collaboration with NCTVET): Hospitality Services, Early Childhood Care and Development
- Center of Occupational Studies. This includes: Business Process Outsourcing and Restaurant Management
6 Months to 1 Year
- Cake Baking and Decorating
- Information Technology (IT) Essentials
- CISCO Networking
- Spanish For Beginners
Duration Varies
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- Associates of Applied Science
- Industrial Systems Operations and Maintenance
- Bachelors of Security Management and Administration
- CCCJ: Bachelors of Applied Science In Agri-Business
- TCJ: Bachelors of Secondary Education (Mathematics)
