- Bachelor's Degree in
- Social Work
- Degree to be obtained
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
- Academic degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Duration
- 5 years
- Modality
- In-person and virtual
- Schedule:
- Weekend
- Career description
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The School of Social Work aims to train specialized professionals who respond to social problems, trained to apply techniques and tools of social management, strengthening the theoretical knowledge of social sciences and social work.
This will enable them to face the challenges arising from the new scenarios of social intervention, from the analysis, understanding and complexity of social reality.
- What will you learn during the program?
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From the first to the fourth cycle: theoretical knowledge of social sciences and social work, as well as the national and historical context of the country.
From the fifth to the sixth cycle: practical knowledge in the specific area of social work, as well as logical reasoning in the problematization of specific situations related to social work.
From the seventh to the tenth cycle: social management: the skills that students will have to be able to intervene in the social protection system.
Optional Technical Degree (before taking the Private General Evaluation).
AdmissionProfile
Possesses advanced language and communication skills. Reading comprehension and high analytical skills. Critical thinking. Sensitivity to work with vulnerable groups. Ability to adapt to environments at social risk. Qualities of social sensitivity and respect for the cultural and linguistic diversity of the country. Ethical and moral values.
Graduate'sProfile
Is a professional committed to the promotion of development and social justice based on the effective fulfillment of human rights, solidarity and equity.
Possesses scientific knowledge and is able to understand the problems of society.
Applies knowledge to generate actions that contribute to the well-being of individuals, families and vulnerable groups.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this career can work in the following fields:
Institutions related to social protection such as health, development, justice, children, planning and public policies.
Non-governmental organizations.
Private companies.
International organizations.
Human rights organizations.
Religious organizations/churches.
Curriculum
| 1° Ciclo | FILOSOFÍA GENERAL | HERRAMIENTAS DE LA COMUNICACIÓN SOCIAL | HISTORIA POLÍTICA Y SOCIAL DE GUATEMALA | ORIGEN Y DESARROLLO DE TRABAJO SOCIAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2° Ciclo | ESTUDIO DE LA REALIDAD SOCIAL DE GUATEMALA | INTRODUCCIÓN A LAS CIENCIAS SOCIALES | LÓGICA | PSICOLOGÍA SOCIAL |
| 3° Ciclo | ESTADÍSTICA APLICADA AL TRABAJO SOCIAL | INVESTIGACIÓN CIENTÍFICA ENFOCADA A LAS CIENCIAS SOCIALES I | METODOLOGÍA PARA LA INTERVENCIÓN INDIVIDUAL Y FAMILIAR | TEORÍA DEL ESTADO MODERNO |
| 4° Ciclo | DESARROLLO HUMANO Y PROFESIONAL | INVESTIGACIÓN CIENTÍFICA ENFOCADA A LAS CIENCIAS SOCIALES II | LEGISLACIÓN SOCIAL Y DERECHOS HUMANOS I | METODOLOGÍA PARA LA INTERVENCIÓN GRUPAL |
| 5° Ciclo | EJERCICIO TÉCNICO SUPERVISADO I | FORMULACIÓN DE PROYECTOS | LEGISLACIÓN SOCIAL Y DERECHOS HUMANOS II | METODOLOGÍA PARA LA INTERVENCIÓN COMUNITARIA |
| 6° Ciclo | ECONOMÍA POLÍTICA | EJERCICIO TÉCNICO SUPERVISADO II | INTERCULTURALIDAD DE GUATEMALA | SEMINARIO DE TRABAJO SOCIAL |
| 7° Ciclo | GERENCIA SOCIAL I | INVESTIGACIÓN Y TRABAJO SOCIAL | POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS Y SOCIALES | PRINCIPIOS FILOSÓFICOS DEL TRABAJO SOCIAL |
| 8° Ciclo | CAMPOS DE INTERVENCIÓN DE TRABAJO SOCIAL | EVALUACIÓN Y MONITOREO DE PROYECTOS | GERENCIA SOCIAL II | TALLER: SISTEMATIZACIÓN DE EXPERIENCIAS DE TRABAJO SOCIAL |
| 9° Ciclo | ANTROPOLOGÍA SOCIAL | PLANIFICACIÓN DEL DESARROLLO SOCIAL I | PRÁCTICA PROFESIONAL I | TRABAJO DE GRADUACIÓN I |
| 10° Ciclo | AUDITORÍA SOCIAL | EVALUACIÓN Y RESOLUCIÓN DE CONFLICTOS | PLANIFICACIÓN DEL DESARROLLO SOCIAL II | TRABAJO DE GRADUACIÓN II |