Introduction
The diploma in Child Protection focuses on skills development of professionals in child protection, child welfare and other related fields in Sri Lanka. It is designed in keeping with Qualification Framework advocated by the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of the UGC in Sri Lanka.
Aim
To produce professionals in child protection with the required knowledge, skills, and attitude for best practice.
Objectives
- To produce quality professionals in child protection
- To enhance the professional skills of the providers of child welfare, child care and child protection services
- To develop the ability of such officers and service providers to assess the needs and intervene in child protection matters related to individuals, families, groups and communities
Medium
Sinhala/ Tamil/ EnglishDuration
18 Months part- time (on weekends)Course Structure
The course consists of the following components
- 11 Course units
- Two field practicum
- Study Tour
(All Course units are compulsory in the 1st and 2nd semesters)
Subject code | Subject | No. of Credits | No. of direct contract hours | No. of Self Learning hours | Total Notional learning hours |
1st Semester |
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DCP 111 | Introduction to child care and protection | 1 | 15 | 35 | 50 |
DCP 112 | Social Work and child protection | 3 | 45 | 105 | 150 |
DCP 113 | Human growth and development | 2 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
DCP 114 | Case work and case management | 3 | 45 | 105 | 150 |
DCP 115 | Child and law | 2 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
DCP 116 | Reconciliation and peace building among the children | 1 | 15 | 35 | 50 |
DCP 117 | Field practicum I | 3 | 150 | - | 150 |
Total credits & hours for 1st Semester | 15 | - | - | 750 | |
2nd Semester |
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DCP 121 | Child Counselling | 3 | 45 | 105 | 150 |
DCP 122 | Community mobilization for child protection | 3 | 45 | 105 | 150 |
DCP 123 | Child with disability | 2 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
DCP 124 | Child welfare organization and management | 2 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
DCP 125 | Communication, public relationship and Social Work research | 2 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
DCP 126 | Field practicum II | 3 | 150 | - | 150 |
Total credits & hours for 2nd Semester | 15 | 360 | - | 750 | |
Total credits & hours | 30 | 1500 |