Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work is offered by the Department of Social Work of the School of Health Sciences at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. It is a study program focusing on social support for individuals and social groups, social policy, and the promotion of social cohesion. Students acquire knowledge in sociology, psychology, social policy, and methods of social intervention, as well as skills in counselling, social research, and management of social services. The program contributes to the development of graduates with scientific training and professional competence in the field of social work.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at skills enabling careers in social work, social support, counselling, and social intervention. It includes theoretical and practical education, preparing graduates for social services, welfare structures, hospitals, schools, local government organizations, and non-governmental organizations.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national-level examinations or placement examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Social Work aims to educate scientists with knowledge in social policy, sociology, psychology, and methods of social intervention. Students develop skills in counselling, social research, support for vulnerable social groups, and the design of interventions promoting social cohesion and well-being.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in social intervention, counselling, social research, management of social services, and support for vulnerable social groups. It includes social policy, sociology, psychology, and methods of social work, with primary training taking place in welfare structures and social support organizations.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in social work, social policy, and psychosocial support, developing students’ abilities in social intervention, counselling, social research, and support for vulnerable social groups. Graduates gain capabilities in the scientific and professional approach to issues of social cohesion, social protection, and management of social services.