DIPLOMA OF SOCIAL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DIP.SCD)
Preparing Leaders for Social Change and Community Impact
2 years (4 semesters)
Total Credits 64 Credit Hours
Delivery Mode Coursework + Ministry Practicum
Teaching System Semester System (Distance Learning)
Session Begin 1st March and 1st September every year
Medium of Instruction English
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Applicant must hold a Certificate in Social and Community Development, or an equivalent certificate from an approved institution.
PROGRAM FEES
Per Semester
USD $200
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Department
Missiological Studies
Faculty
Social and Community Development
Medium of Instruction
English
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 64 credit hours.
- Passing of a comprehensive examination (written and oral)
- Submission of a Final Ministry Portfolio (Practicum I–IV experiences and reflections)
- Completion of a Practical Ministry Project (e.g., Bible study group, outreach program, discipleship initiative)
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CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Community Development Officer
Social Worker
NGO Project Coordinator
Community Outreach Leader
Humanitarian Aid Worker
Community Ministry Coordinator
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Diploma of Social and Community Development (Dip.SCD) is a comprehensive academic program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical competencies needed to serve and strengthen communities through sustainable development initiatives. This program integrates social development principles, community engagement strategies, leadership training, and humanitarian service to prepare individuals for effective roles in community transformation, social advocacy, and nonprofit ministry.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Community Development Principles
Social Leadership Skills
Project Management Basics
Community Engagement Strategies
Humanitarian Service Practice
COURSE STRUCTURE
Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DSCD 101 |
Introduction to Social Development |
3 |
|
DSCD 102 |
Foundations of Community Development |
3 |
|
DSCD 103 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
DSCD 104 |
Communication Skills for Development Workers |
2 |
|
DSCD 105 |
English for Academic & Development Studies I |
2 |
|
DSCD 106 |
Field Practicum I |
2 |
Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DSCD 111 |
Social Policy and Governance |
3 |
|
DSCD 112 |
Introduction to Psychology for Social Work |
3 |
|
DSCD 113 |
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Community Mobilization |
3 |
|
DSCD 114 |
Research Methods I (Quantitative Approaches) |
3 |
|
DSCD 115 |
English for Academic & Development Studies II |
2 |
|
DSCD 116 |
Field Practicum II |
2 |
Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DSCD 201 |
Community Health and Development |
3 |
|
DSCD 202 |
Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Livelihoods |
3 |
|
DSCD 203 |
Human Rights and Social Justice |
3 |
|
DSCD 204 |
Research Methods II (Qualitative Approaches) |
3 |
|
DSCD 205 |
Project Planning and Management |
2 |
|
DSCD 206 |
Field Practicum III |
2 |
Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
DSCD 211 |
Poverty Alleviation and Development Strategies |
3 |
|
DSCD 212 |
Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding |
3 |
|
DSCD 213 |
Advocacy, Policy Influence, and Leadership |
3 |
|
DSCD 214 |
Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Programs |
3 |
|
DSCD 215 |
Research & Writing for Development Practice |
2 |
|
DSCD 216 |
Field Practicum IV |
2 |
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