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Introduction

This Diploma programme in Social Care is a part time study programme developed in line with the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) developed by the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework and Quality Assurance Unit of the Ministry of Higher Education to promote national and international recognition of qualifications offered in Sri Lanka.

Aim

To produce professionals in Social Care with the required knowledge, skills, attitude and mindset for best practice

Objectives

  • Produce quality para professionals/ professionals in social Care
  • Enhance the professional skills of the providers of social care services
  • Develop the capacity of social care service providers to facilitate intervention in social welfare and social development matters related to individuals, families, groups and communities owned system for sustainable development.

Medium of instruction

  • Sinhala
  • Tamil
  • English

Duration

  • 21 including three-month practice (Two Weekends)

Admission Requirement

  1. Those who have successfully completed the GCE (A/L) and full fill the basic admission requirements to the university.
  2. An officer in the Social Care, Social Welfare and Social Services field with a minimum of 3 years experiences.

Course Structure

(Total Credits 30, Lectures – 405 and Field Practice – 150 Hours)

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