Social Sciences


Participants in this course will be exposed to an overview of the theoretical framework of counselling. Participants will also be introduced to the strategies, techniques and skills appropriate in helping individuals, groups and families. (Prerequisite: PSY 100)

This course is designed to give the student a better understanding of the Human development process from childhood stages to late adulthood. It is also designed to enable students to understand the effects of nature and nurture on one's development at each stage in life. (Prerequisite: PSY100)

An introduction to the various theories and ideas concerning the nature, extent and limitation of human knowledge, the nature of reality and truth, and the foundation, meaning and purpose of human values. Participants will consider major types of philosophical questions such as the principles of rational belief, the existence of God, the pursuit of the good life, the nature of knowledge, the problem of truth and verification, and the relationship of people to the world. (Prerequisite: ENG 104)

The student should leave this course with a basic understanding of Psychology as a science. Course material should also enable the student to understand personal and inter-personal behaviour within primary and social groups and at work. (Prerequisite: ENG 104)

The student should leave this course with a basic understanding of Psychology as a science. Course material should also enable the student to understand personal and inter-personal behaviour within primary and social groups and at work. (Prerequisite: ENG 104)

The student should leave this course with a basic understanding of Psychology as a science. Course material should also enable the student to understand personal and inter-personal behaviour within primary and social groups and at work. (Prerequisite: ENG104) 

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Social Work. Students will be exposed to professional values and ethics, human behaviour in the environment, social and economic justice, diversity, populations at risk, poverty, and oppressed groups. Furthermore, this course will introduce students to the history and settings in which social workers practice. (Prerequisite: SOC100)

The main emphasis in this course is placed on all examination of theories and perspectives that attempt to explain human behaviour. Organisation of human society, processes of change, and society’s influence on individual behaviour are of concern here. Students are challenged to develop a keen awareness of the significant forces at work in society, and to understand how these forces impact on individuals and groups. (Prerequisite: ENG 104)

The main emphasis in this course is placed on all examination of theories and perspectives that attempt to explain human behaviour. Organisation of human society, processes of change, and society’s influence on individual behaviour are of concern here. Students are challenged to develop a keen awareness of the significant forces at work in society, and to understand how these forces impact on individuals and groups. (Prerequisite: ENG 104)

Designed to heighten the awareness of participants to current social issues and their impact on communities, the course examines issues such as domestic violence, discrimination, drug abuse, prostitution, sexually transmitted diseases, mental illness, poverty transmitted diseases, mental illness, poverty, illiteracy, pollution, crime, and juvenile delinquency. Each participant is expected to do individual field research in a specific problem area in which the student has demonstrated ability and interest. (Prerequisite: a pass of C in SOC 100)