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Introduction

This Diploma programme in Women Empowerment 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 Women Empowerment for Gender development with required knowledge, skills, attitude and mindset for best practice

Objectives

  • Produce quality paraprofessionals professionals in gender and development
  • Enhance ability to critically analyse the concept of ‘gender’ and sex related diffrences and also critically analyse structures from a gendered perspectives
  • Develop the capacity of professionals to facilitate intervention in gender and development matters related to individuals, families, groups and communities owned system for sustainable development.

Medium of instruction

  • Sinhala
  • Tamil
  • English

Duration

  • One-year (weekdays and weekends programme)

Admission Requirement

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

Course Structure

(Total Credits 30 including Field Practice)

Course Units