About Social Work

associate degree

The Associate Degree in Social Work equips students with the foundational knowledge, skills, and ethical principles involved in the field of social work. Students receive a strong theoretical foundation and are trained to address various social challenges and outreach situations.

The programme ensures the creation of first-hand experiences in the classroom, to further illustrate the application of concepts, techniques and practices in a real-world scenario.

Since Social Work consists of basic approaches in case work, the research methodology course and the communications course develop reporting skills. Students will also undergo an attachment period where they will be engaged in the practical orientation of the programme.


Entry Requirements

You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.

  1. Five CSEC passes (Grades I, II and III) or equivalent qualifications including English A and Mathematics.
  2. Applicants should be 18 years old by the end of the first year of admission.

Fees & Tuition

Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.

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Breakdown of Academic Fees
Fee Year One Year Two
Semester One Semester Two Semester One Semester Two
Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students $ 1,055 $ 1,110 $ 1,080 per semester
Tuition for CARICOM Students $ 1,503 $ 1,558 $ 1,528 per semester
Tuition for International Students $ 3,201 $ 3,256 $ 3,226 per semester
Audit - $ 30
Registration $ 30
Students’ Council $ 12 - $ 12 -
Digital Technology $ 110
Insurance $ 18 - $ 18 -
ID Card $ 25 -
Total Cost of Academic Fees
Total Fees Year One Year Two
Semester One Semester Two Semester Three Semester Four
Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students $ 1,250 per semester
CARICOM Students $ 1,698 per semester
International Students $ 3,396 per semester