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Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Arts in Youth Work

The Bachelor of Arts in Youth Work in Arts is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Arts in Youth Work offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Health Sciences

This degree is designed for school-leavers as well as for adult learners who are already involved in youth work but do not have formal qualifications. The programme provides a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, based on research into the challenges and learning needs of those working with the youth.

Career fields

Social Worker

Youth Worker

Duration: This qualification is offered over at least three years of full-time study.

Curriculum

FIRST YEAR
Compulsory modules:

Youth Studies and Youth Work Intervention

Introduction to Social Services

The Professional Helping Process and Intervention

Groups and Organisations

Recreation I

Anthropology: Understanding Cultural Diversity

Introductory Psychology

Child and Adolescent Development

Computer Literacy

Professional Relationship and Communication Skills

Integrated Personal and Professional Development

Recommended electives (select at least 33 credits):

Introduction to Organisational Behaviour

Sport and Exercise Psychology I

Kommunikasie in Afrikaans 1 (Afr. T2) (both modules) OR Practical English (Eng. L2) (both modules)

Introduction to Poetry

Introduction to Drama

Introduction to Narrative Fiction

Introduction to Communication Studies (a)

Introduction to Communication Studies (b)

Introduction to Media Studies

Xhosa for Beginners 1 (both modules)

Practical Xhosa (both modules)

Understanding Cultural Diversity B

Stratification in Human Culture and Society

Introduction to Xhosa Culture

Adult Development and Ageing

Psychology in Education and Training

Psychology: African Perspectives

Sociology: An Introduction

SECOND YEAR
Compulsory modules:

Youth Studies and Youth Work 2

Group Work Theory and Intervention

Community Development Theory and Intervention

Coping Skills

Health Psychology

Project Management

Entrepreneurship

Youth and Health

Recreation II

Social and Environmental Issues

Group Work Practice Skills (1)

Group Work Practice and Process Skills

Community Development Practice and Process Skills

Community Development Practice *

THIRD YEAR
Compulsory modules:

Youth Studies and Youth Work 3

Leadership and Leadership Development

Community Developmentand the Youth

Intervention with Youth

Child and Family Care

Drug Abuse

Crime in Society

Intervention with Special Populations

Advanced Youth Work Practice *

Recommended electives (select at least 15 credits):

Administration of Human Services

Sociology of Development

An Introduction to the Psychology of Change

Managing Cultural Diversity

Anthropology: Managing Cultural Diversity

*Note: Candidates are expected to undertake a minimum of 240 hours of supervised practical work at an approved organisation.