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Explore the Directory of Social Work Schools in Ghana. Each entry includes the university name and a direct link to its respective social work program.
| University Name | Link to Social Work Program |
| University of Ghana https://www.ug.edu.gh/node/119 https://pure.ug.edu.gh/en/organisations/department-of-social-work-2 | The University of Ghana, located in Legon, is one of the premier institutions for higher education in Ghana. Their Department of Social Work offers a comprehensive program that prepares students for professional practice in various social work settings. |
| University of Cape Coast https://dsa.ucc.edu.gh/programmes/bachelor-arts-social-sciences | The University of Cape Coast (UCC) offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with options for specialization in various fields, including social work. While the university doesn’t explicitly offer a B.A. in Social Work, it does offer a B.A. degree with potential for a focus on social work through a suitable combination of courses within the Faculty of Arts, such as those related to Social and Community Development Studies |
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) https://idl.knust.edu.gh/programme/top-undergraduate-degree/ba-social-work | Known for its academic excellence, KNUST offers social work programs that emphasize research and community engagement, preparing students to tackle contemporary social challenges. |
| University for Development Studies https://www.uds.edu.gh/academics/departments/fss/dossw https://www.uds.edu.gh/academics/schools-and-faculties/fss | The University for Development Studies (UDS) in Ghana offers degree programs in social work, as well as related fields like political science and history. The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) houses the Department of Sociology and Social Work, where these programs are located. |
| Central University https://unicheckgh.com/programs/bachelor-of-arts-in-social-work-central-uni | Central University offers a comprehensive curriculum within its Department of Social Sciences, focusing on social work education that prepares students for various social roles in society. |
| MountCrest University College https://uni24k.com/u/4924/ | MountCrest University College is renowned for providing a wide array of graduate programmes that aim to inspire, challenge, and equip students for prosperous and satisfying professional paths. |
| Presbyterian University College https://www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh/site/overview-of-academic-programmes/ | The Presbyterian University College, Ghana, is envisaged as “A University of excellence which blends modern trends that reflect Christian principles.” The university offer a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Community Development Studies. This program aligns with the university’s mission to prepare students to address the diverse needs of Ghanaian communities. |
| University of Education, Winneba https://www.uew.edu.gh/cas/staff/jhsalifu/publications/28631/detail https://www.uew.edu.gh/ | The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) does offer a Social Work course, though it’s not a dedicated Social Work department or degree program in the traditional sense. Instead, Social Work is offered as part of the Department of Special Education (SPED). |
| Methodist University Ghana https://mug.edu.gh/ba-social-work/ | The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BA Social Work) is an undergraduate program that prepares students to support and advocate for individuals and communities facing social challenges. The program focuses on social work theory, which includes understanding human behavior, social environments, and the principles of social justice. |
| School of Social Work, Osu https://www.mogcsp.gov.gh/school-of-social-work-osu/ | The School of Social Work (SSW), formally called Gold Coast School of Social Welfare is a government training institution which was established under the Department of Social Welfare (DSW) in September 1945 then under the Ministry of Works and Housing under Gazette Notice No.947. |
| Evangelical Presbyterian University College https://epuc.edu.gh/epuc/courses/bascd/ | The Programme is being offered in line with the mission of the E.P. University College, to establish an institution of excellence aimed at preparing students to serve the varied needs of Ghanaian communities. |
The African University College of Communications (AUCC), Judicial Training Institute, Regional Maritime University, University of Energy and Natural Resources, and University of Health and Allied Sciences do not offer a Social Work or related social work program, as documented in the Global Directory Of Schools of Social Work Census 2020 (pp 26-27).
If you notice any institutions that I have overlooked, please share your thoughts. You can send your comments to charistouch.worldwide@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
See links below for other social work schools around the world.
